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Which of the following is a key role of nurses in the care of patients with heart failure?
Which of the following is a key role of nurses in the care of patients with heart failure?
- Conducting laboratory tests
- Providing patient education (correct)
- Performing surgical procedures
- Administering medications
What is a common emotional response to the diagnosis of heart failure?
What is a common emotional response to the diagnosis of heart failure?
- Anxiety (correct)
- Indifference
- Euphoria
- Excitement
What are some signs and symptoms of worsening heart failure?
What are some signs and symptoms of worsening heart failure?
- Chest pain and fever
- Headache and dizziness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dyspnea and edema (correct)
What sleep disturbance may be reported by patients with heart failure?
What sleep disturbance may be reported by patients with heart failure?
What should nurses assess during the health history of a patient with heart failure?
What should nurses assess during the health history of a patient with heart failure?
What might restlessness and anxiety in a patient with heart failure suggest?
What might restlessness and anxiety in a patient with heart failure suggest?
What is a potential complication associated with heart failure?
What is a potential complication associated with heart failure?
What aspect of heart failure should nurses assess during the physical examination?
What aspect of heart failure should nurses assess during the physical examination?
What is a key focus of nursing assessment for patients with heart failure?
What is a key focus of nursing assessment for patients with heart failure?
What should nurses assess regarding the patient's ability to manage heart failure?
What should nurses assess regarding the patient's ability to manage heart failure?
Which of the following is an early sign of increased blood volume filling the ventricle with each beat?
Which of the following is an early sign of increased blood volume filling the ventricle with each beat?
What is considered abnormal and indicative of right ventricular failure when assessing jugular venous distention (JVD)?
What is considered abnormal and indicative of right ventricular failure when assessing jugular venous distention (JVD)?
What is the scale used to rate peripheral pulses based on their volume?
What is the scale used to rate peripheral pulses based on their volume?
What can cause the skin to feel cool and appear pale or cyanotic in patients with significant decreases in stroke volume (SV)?
What can cause the skin to feel cool and appear pale or cyanotic in patients with significant decreases in stroke volume (SV)?
How is edema typically rated on a scale?
How is edema typically rated on a scale?
What is assessed when applying manual pressure over the right upper quadrant of the abdomen while the patient breathes normally?
What is assessed when applying manual pressure over the right upper quadrant of the abdomen while the patient breathes normally?
What is considered positive for increased venous pressure when assessing hepatojugular reflux?
What is considered positive for increased venous pressure when assessing hepatojugular reflux?
What is oliguria?
What is oliguria?
What is the goal of tracking intake and output in patients with heart failure?
What is the goal of tracking intake and output in patients with heart failure?
How is diuresis defined in the context of heart failure?
How is diuresis defined in the context of heart failure?
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