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Pulmonary Edema
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A nurse is explaining the concept of pulmonary edema to a client. Which description best characterizes pulmonary edema?
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A client is experiencing difficulty breathing and presents with pink, frothy sputum. What term is commonly used to describe this clinical presentation associated with pulmonary edema?
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A nurse is discussing the potential causes of pulmonary edema with a group of clients. Which factor is a common precipitating event for the development of pulmonary edema?
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A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of pulmonary edema to a group of nursing students. Which physiological mechanism underlies the development of pulmonary edema?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute pulmonary edema. Which mechanism is responsible for the accumulation of fluid in the alveoli and interstitial spaces in this condition?
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A client with heart failure develops pulmonary edema. Which part of the heart's pumping action is impaired in this condition, leading to fluid backup in the lungs?
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A nurse is explaining the role of the lymphatic system in pulmonary edema to a client. What is the primary function of the lymphatic system in managing fluid balance in the lungs?
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A client with a history of myocardial infarction (MI) develops pulmonary edema. Which pathophysiological process is likely occurring in this client, leading to fluid accumulation in the lungs?
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A nurse is discussing risk factors for pulmonary edema with a group of patients. Which of the following conditions or factors is a known risk factor for the development of pulmonary edema?
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A client is being evaluated for pulmonary edema. Which cardiac condition is a common etiological factor for the development of pulmonary edema?
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A nurse is caring for a client with a history of myocardial infarction (MI). Which factor related to the client's medical history increases the risk of developing pulmonary edema?
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A nurse is assessing a client with a history of substance abuse. Which substance is known to increase the risk of developing pulmonary edema when used excessively?
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A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute pulmonary edema. The client has a history of hypertension and diabetes. Which comorbidity is considered a significant risk factor for the development of pulmonary edema?
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A client presents to the emergency department with suspected pulmonary edema. Which symptom is most commonly associated with acute pulmonary edema?
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A nurse is assessing a client with pulmonary edema. Which physical examination finding is indicative of fluid accumulation in the lungs?
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A client with known heart failure presents to the clinic with worsening pulmonary edema. Which symptom should the nurse expect the client to report as a common manifestation of pulmonary edema related to heart failure?
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A nurse is caring for a client with pulmonary edema. Which finding is indicative of severe pulmonary edema and impaired gas exchange?
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A client with pulmonary edema complains of a feeling of "suffocation." Which physiological mechanism contributes to this sensation in pulmonary edema?
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A nurse is caring for a client suspected of having pulmonary edema. Which diagnostic test is commonly used to assess the severity and underlying cause of pulmonary edema?
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A client with suspected pulmonary edema is undergoing diagnostic testing. Which laboratory parameter is often elevated in cases of heart failure-related pulmonary edema?
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A nurse is caring for a client undergoing diagnostic evaluation for suspected pulmonary edema. Which finding on an arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is consistent with pulmonary edema?
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A client with suspected pulmonary edema is scheduled for an echocardiogram. What information can this diagnostic test provide to assist in diagnosing the cause of pulmonary edema?
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A nurse is assisting with the diagnostic workup of a client with suspected pulmonary edema. Which imaging modality can help identify the presence of fluid in the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the lungs?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute pulmonary edema. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize to improve the client's oxygenation?
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A nurse is assessing a client with chronic pulmonary edema. Which clinical finding should the nurse expect to observe in this client?
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A nurse is caring for a client with pulmonary edema. Which medication is commonly administered to manage pulmonary edema by reducing preload and afterload on the heart?
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A nurse is caring for a client with pulmonary edema. Which position should the nurse recommend to promote optimal lung expansion and gas exchange?
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Question 28:
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client recovering from pulmonary edema. What self-care measure should the nurse emphasize to help prevent recurrence?
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A nurse is caring for a client with pulmonary edema. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize when monitoring the client's respiratory status?
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Question 30:
A client with pulmonary edema is prescribed diuretic therapy. What should the nurse monitor for as a potential side effect of diuretic administration?
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Question 31:
A nurse is assessing a client with pulmonary edema. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to find?
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Question 32:
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who experienced an episode of pulmonary edema. Which dietary recommendation should the nurse prioritize for this client?
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A client with pulmonary edema is receiving oxygen therapy. What should the nurse assess to ensure the client's oxygenation needs are met effectively?
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