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A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with infective endocarditis. The nurse is aware that which of the following is the priority assessment finding for this patient?

Anorexia

Fever

Dyspnea

Malaise

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Rationale:

A. Anorexia is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.

B. Fever is a hallmark sign of infective endocarditis and should be monitored closely.

C. Dyspnea is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.

D. Malaise is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Reducing blood pressure until the patient is asymptomatic is not specific and may not be achievable or safe.

B. Reducing the blood pressure to normal over a period of hours may be too slow for a hypertensive emergency.

C. Reducing blood pressure to normal over a period of days is too slow for a hypertensive emergency.

D. The goal in a hypertensive emergency is to reduce blood pressure by 25% to 30% within the first hour, with the ultimate goal of a reduction of 50% in the first hour.

A. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) B. Taking benazepril C. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) level of 70 mg/dL D. A regular exercise routine

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for the development of hypertension.

B. Benazepril is an antihypertensive medication and is not a risk factor for hypertension.

C. A high HDL level is a protective factor against the development of hypertension.

D. A regular exercise routine is a protective factor against the development of hypertension.

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A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with infective endocarditis. The nurse is aware that which of the following is the priority assessment finding for this patient?

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