Coronary Heart Disease and Risk Factors

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What could be the reason behind the presence of warm skin and brown pigmentation around an adult client's ankles?

Venous insufficiency (correct)

Arterial occlusive disease

Varicose veins

Ankle edema

What symptom would suggest that a client may be experiencing intermittent claudication?

Tingling sensation in the legs

Swollen ankles

Leg pain or cramping during exercise (correct)

Chest pain

What is the recommended action to reduce risk factors for peripheral vascular disease?

Resting frequently

Getting regular exercise (correct)

Drinking large quantities of milk

Eating a high-protein diet

What is the correct way to use a Doppler ultrasound probe to detect blood flow in the femoral artery?

Place the tip of the probe in a 30-degree angle to the artery (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse assess in a client who had a mastectomy 2 years ago?

Lymph node status (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a condition characterized by a decrease in blood flow to the legs?

Arterial insufficiency (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for coronary heart disease?

High serum level of low-density lipoproteins (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about coronary heart disease?

Estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women decreases the risk of heart attack (A) Signup and view all the answers

What may the nurse anticipate when assessing the cardiovascular system of an adult client with emphysema?

Difficulty palpating the apical pulse (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse do when preparing to auscultate a female adult client's carotid arteries?

Place the diaphragm of the stethoscope over the artery (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential challenge when assessing the cardiovascular system of an adult client with emphysema?

Difficulty assessing the breath sounds (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why should the nurse palpate the arteries before auscultation?

To locate the artery and ensure accurate assessment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of an S3 heart sound detected in an adolescent client?

It is a normal finding in adolescents and requires no further action (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does an opening snap heard during diastole indicate?

Mitral valve stenosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of sinus arrhythmia?

The heart rate speeds up and slows down during a cycle (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the fourth heart sound, S4?

A low-frequency sound best heard with the bell of the stethoscope (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority consideration for the nurse when caring for an adult female client with a BMI of 38.7?

Assessing the client for signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nurse's role in assessing an adult client with a heart condition?

To assess the client for signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease (A) Signup and view all the answers