The home care nurse visits a patient with a history of heart failure who has complaints of dyspnea. The nurse notes the patient has pitting edema in their feet and ankles. Based upon the patient's assessment, what additional finding might the nurse expect in regards to the patient's lung sounds?

Expiratory stridor

Crackles in the lower lobes

Bruit over the aorta

Inspiratory wheezes

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Expiratory stridor is associated with airway obstruction and is not typically related to heart failure.
B.   Crackles (rales) in the lower lobes are often indicative of fluid accumulation and pulmonary congestion, common in heart failure.
C. Bruit over the aorta is a vascular sound and is not directly related to lung sounds or heart failure.
D.   Inspiratory wheezes are associated with airway obstruction, not typically seen in heart failure; crackles are more relevant in this context.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Checking for mucus in urine is not the purpose of a fecal occult blood test.
B. FOBT is a test to detect hidden (occult) blood in the stool.
C. Checking for mucus in stools is not the primary purpose of FOBT.
D. Checking for the presence of blood in urine is not the purpose of FOBT.

A. Avoid synthetic materials B. No lit candles C. No electric razors D. Store away from heat sources E. No smoking

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Avoiding synthetic materials helps reduce the risk of static electricity, which could lead to fires.
B. Lit candles pose a fire hazard in the presence of supplemental oxygen.
C. Electric razors can create sparks or flames that can ignite the oxygen and cause a fire or explosion.
D. Storing oxygen away from heat sources reduces the risk of fire.
E. Smoking in the presence of supplemental oxygen is extremely dangerous and should be strictly avoided.

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The home care nurse visits a patient with a history of heart failure who has complaints of dyspnea. The nurse notes the patient has pitting edema in their feet and ankles. Based upon the patient's assessment, what additional finding might the nurse expect in regards to the patient's lung sounds?

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Correct Answer is B

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