The nurse is assessing a client with right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.

Your client is admitted with shortness of breath. The telemetry monitor shows an irregularly irregular rhythm with no visible P waves and a ventricular rate of 110 bpm. You recognize this dysrhythmia as atrial fibrillation. Which medication does you anticipate the physician may order to reduce the risk of complications associated with this rhythm?

The nurse is preparing to administer a client's scheduled antihypertensive medication (lisinopril). The client's vital signs are:
Blood pressure: 88/56 mmHg
Heart rate: 62 bpm
Respiratory rate: 18/min
Oxygen saturation: 98% n room air

Which three of the following are common adverse effects of beta-blockers?

A client with angina pectoris receives a prescription for nitroglycerin. Which statement shows that the patient understands how to use this medication?

A nurse caring for a client with peripheral arterial insufficiency determined the nursing diagnosis of altered peripheral arterial insufficiency. Which intervention will be most appropriate for the client?

The nurse is caring for a client who has right-sided heart failure, and is scheduled to receive the second dose of furosemide Prior to administration of the drug, assessment of the client reveals a marked decrease from 4+ to 1+ ankle edema, neck distention is less than earlier, and the client lost 3 pounds in 24 hours. What action should the nurse take?

Your client: Chester Payne
Age: 78 years old

Past medical history. History of persistent atrial fibrillation, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and osteoarthrosis.
Yesterday: Client was admitted for a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (RVR). Later in the day, the client's heart rhythm was converted to normal sinus rhythm using intravenous medication therapy.
0900 today: Client is sitting up in the bedside recliner. Client reports "racing heartbeat" and feeling "like I can't get a good deep breath" Upon auscultation the nurse hears an irregular heart rhythm.
Assessment is as follows:
Neurological: Alert and oriented x 4
Eyes, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT): Normocephalic, denies sore throat, denies nasal congestion, denies vision changes. No swelling or drainage visualized.
Pulmonary: Reports some shortness of breath (SOB), no cough. Lungs sound clear in all fields. Cardiovascular: Irregular heart rhythm auscultated. Denies chest pain. Skin is warm and dry to the touch. Capillary refill > 3 seconds. 2+ bilateral lower extremity edema. Peripheral pulse 1+ equal bilaterally. Jugular vein distention (JVD) is noted
Gastrointestinal: Abdomen rounded and firm. Reports slight nausea, bowel sounds hypoactive x 4 quadrants. Reports bowel movement prior to admission.
Genitourinary: Voiding clear yellow urine without issues as per client self-report.
Musculoskeletal: Full range of motion against resistance.

When the nurses reassesses the patient, which finding demonstrates that the intervention was successful?

During report the LPN is told that the patient has orthopnea due to valvular heart disease. The LPN expects to find the patient:

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and hypothyroidism. The client is experiencing exhaustion with simple activities of daily living and short ambulation, and states a 5-pound weight gain over 4 days. Assessment reveals 4+ edema to lower extremities and jugular distention. The nurse will report findings to the health care provider and anticipates which medical condition?

The nurse is assessing a client who reports pain to the left lower extremity, especially while ambulating. The discomfort is relieved with rest. Assessment findings confirm left lower leg mottling and hairlessness. Which health problem will the nurse most likely include in the planning of the client's care?