In which situation would the administration of a loop diuretic like furosemide (Lasix) be most appropriate?
A nurse is caring for a client who suddenly goes into cardiac arrest. The nurse knows which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client with a cardiac condition. The nurse knows that which of the following conditions put a client at risk for cardiogenic shock? Select all that apply.
Cardiogenic shock usually occurs from which of the following conditions?
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed cardiogenic shock after developing heart failure. The nurse enters the client’s room and finds that the client has an altered level of consciousness, jugular venous distention, and a heart rate of 122 bpm. Which of the following interventions would be a priority for the nurse to perform first?
A client with a pulmonary embolism is experiencing increased right ventricular afterload. Which of the following is a priority concern of the nurse?
A client who has been diagnosed with obstructive shock due to cardiac tamponade is demonstrating pulsus paradoxus upon assessment. Which best describes this abnormality?
Which of the following conditions put a client at risk for cardiogenic shock? Select all that apply.
A nurse in the ICU is caring for a client who is experiencing cardiogenic shock secondary to endocarditis. The provider has just left new orders for the care of this client. Which of the following orders would the nurse most likely see in this client’s chart?
Which of the following are assessment findings in a client experiencing shock? Select all that apply.
