The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with shortness of breath and has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following labs indicate that the client is suffering from severe heart failure?
A client with heart failure has been ordered to reduce her sodium intake in order to better control her condition. Which best explains why reduction in sodium intake will affect symptoms of heart failure?
The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. The nurse knows that the client is experiencing right-sided heart failure based on which assessment?
A nurse is performing an assessment on a client with heart failure. The nurse checks the client’s peripheral pulses in the feet and documents the pulses as 1+. Which best describes this type of pulse?
The nurse is caring for a client who is suffering from heart failure. The client has been experiencing weight gain and peripheral edema. Which of the following interventions should the nurse employ?
The nurse knows that the client is experiencing left-sided heart failure based on which of the following assessments? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. During the shift assessment the nurse notes that the client has pitting edema, shortness of breath, and which heart sound?
A 66-year-old client has been in the hospital for care and management of heart failure. There are orders for discharge and the nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the client. Which of the following information would be included as part of discharge information for this client?
The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who is receiving home health care. Upon reviewing the client data over the last three days (shown in the graphic), what priority follow up question should the nurse ask?
A nurse is caring for a client with left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect while assessing this client?
