The nurse provides care for an older adult client who is diagnosed with valvular heart disease. On auscultation of the client’s heart sounds, the nurse notes an erratic heart rhythm. Which age-related change is the most likely cause for this finding?

The nurse is providing teaching to a post–valve replacement client. Which activit(ies) would require prophylactic antibiotic use? Select all that apply.

The nurse is instructing a new graduate nurse. Together, they are caring for a client with infective endocarditis. What is a sign of infective endocarditis?

The nurse is answering questions that the client and family have about the upcoming cardiovascular surgery the client is having. What expected outcome would be best for a nursing diagnosis of Knowledge Deficiency related to unfamiliarity with diagnostic tests, preoperative preparations, and postoperative care?

The nurse instructor is teaching a group of nursing students about adventitious heart sounds. The instructor explains that auscultation of the heart requires familiarization with normal and abnormal heart sounds. What would the instructor tell these students a ventricular gallop indicates in an adult?

The nurse monitors a client with dark skin for signs of cyanosis. Which manifestation, documented by the nurse, indicates cyanosis for this client?

The nurse provides care for a post-cardiac catheterization male client in the postprocedure room. Which is a priority nursing action for this client?

A client, who has undergone a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), has received discharge instructions. Which statement by the client would indicate the need for further teaching by the nurse?

A client weighing 176 lb is prescribed dopamine 5 mcg/kg/min IV for cardiogenic shock. The pharmacy supplies dopamine 400 mg in 250 mL D5W. Question:How many mL/hr should the nurse administer? Round to the nearest whole number.

Which type of cardiomyopathy is associated with syncope?