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A nurse is caring for a client with congestive heart failure who reports sudden weight gain, shortness of breath, and swelling in the ankles. What is the nurse's priority action?
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A client with a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus presents to the clinic with complaints of fatigue, difficulty breathing, and frequent urination at night. Which risk factor is most likely contributing to the client's symptoms?
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A nurse is assessing a client with suspected congestive heart failure. Which symptom is the classic hallmark of left-sided heart failure?
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Which instruction is essential for the client to prevent exacerbation of symptoms?
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A client with congestive heart failure is prescribed digoxin. The nurse should monitor the client for which common side effect of this medication?
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A nurse is providing education to a client diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The client asks, "What are the most common causes of CHF?" How should the nurse respond?
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A client with a history of alcohol abuse and malnutrition is admitted with signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure. Which factor is likely a precipitating cause of the client's condition?
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A nurse is caring for a client with congestive heart failure. Which assessment finding may indicate a potential precipitating factor for the client's condition?
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A nurse is conducting a community health education session on heart health. Which lifestyle factor should the nurse emphasize as a potential modifiable risk factor for congestive heart failure?
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A nurse is reviewing a client's medical history and notes a diagnosis of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. The nurse recognizes this as a significant risk factor for congestive heart failure due to its association with:
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A client with congestive heart failure reports waking up at night with sudden breathlessness and feeling the need to sit upright to breathe comfortably. The nurse should document this symptom as:
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A client with congestive heart failure complains of feeling fatigued and weak after mild physical activity, such as getting dressed or walking short distances. The nurse should identify this symptom as:
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A client with congestive heart failure presents with swollen ankles, legs, and abdomen. The nurse should document these findings as:
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A nurse is assessing a client with congestive heart failure. Which finding indicates possible fluid accumulation in the lungs, a common symptom of CHF?
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A client with congestive heart failure presents with a dry, persistent cough. The nurse should recognize this symptom as:
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A nurse is reviewing the diagnostic tests for a client suspected of having congestive heart failure. Which test is considered the gold standard for diagnosing CHF?
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A client with suspected congestive heart failure undergoes a chest X-ray. The nurse should anticipate which finding that may be indicative of CHF?
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A nurse is caring for a client with suspected congestive heart failure. Which blood test is specifically used to measure heart strain and assist in the diagnosis of CHF?
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A nurse is auscultating a client's heart sounds and hears a third heart sound (S3). Which finding is consistent with the presence of an S3 sound in a client with congestive heart failure?
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A client with suspected congestive heart failure undergoes an echocardiogram. The nurse should expect which parameter to be measured during the echocardiogram to assess the client's heart function?
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with congestive heart failure. The client is prescribed an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which instruction is essential for the client to follow?
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A client with congestive heart failure is prescribed a loop diuretic. The nurse should closely monitor the client for which electrolyte imbalance associated with this medication?
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A nurse is caring for a client with congestive heart failure who is prescribed a beta-blocker. The nurse should instruct the client to:
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A client with congestive heart failure is prescribed a daily dose of furosemide. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential adverse effect of this medication?
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Question 25:
A client with congestive heart failure is prescribed digoxin. The nurse should monitor the client's:
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Question 26:
A nurse is providing education to a client with congestive heart failure who is prescribed an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. The nurse should instruct the client to:
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A client with congestive heart failure is prescribed a beta-blocker. The nurse should closely monitor the client for which potential adverse effect of this medication?
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Question 28:
A nurse is caring for a client with congestive heart failure who is prescribed a loop diuretic. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential electrolyte imbalance associated with this medication?
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Question 29:
A client with congestive heart failure is prescribed digoxin. The nurse should monitor the client's:
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Question 30:
A client with congestive heart failure is prescribed spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic. The nurse should instruct the client to:
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A nurse is providing education to a client with congestive heart failure regarding dietary management. Which instruction is essential for the nurse to include?
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Question 32:
A client with congestive heart failure is prescribed digoxin. The nurse should instruct the client to:
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Question 33:
A client with congestive heart failure is prescribed furosemide, a loop diuretic. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential adverse effect of this medication?
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Question 34:
A nurse is providing education to a client with congestive heart failure about managing fluid intake. The nurse should instruct the client to:
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Question 35:
A client with congestive heart failure is prescribed a nitrate medication. The nurse should instruct the client to:
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