Which health history finding would not predispose a patient to developing an MI?

Which nursing diagnostic category would be appropriate for a patient with CHF?

When caring for a patient with an MI, the nurse understands all of the following statements to be true except:

The nurse would suspect the development of a lateral wall MI in a patient who demonstrates:

Which nursing diagnostic category is most appropriate for a patient on ACE inhibitors whose condition has been stabilized?

The nurse understands that the rationale for administering inotropic and vasodilative drugs to a patient with CHF isto:

The 12-lead EKG demonstrates ST elevation in leads V1 through V3. The nurse interprets this as an acute MI involving the:

The nurse would expect to administer which of the following medications to a hypotensive patient in severe congestive heart failure?

The physician orders an ACE inhibitor to be added to the patient’s medication regimen for treatment of congestive heart failure. The nurse understands the pharmacologic effects of ACE inhibitors to include:

The nurse anticipates which diagnostic results to be expected findings in a patient with congestive heart failure?

The nurse caring for a newborn diagnosed with a ventricular septal defect knows that which of the following are common symptoms of heart failure in infants? Select all that apply

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?

The nurse is caring for a client with hypokalemia, heart failure, and 3+ pitting edema in the lower extremities. Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate giving to this client?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF). While reviewing his medications with the nurse, the client asks for help identifying which medication is for CHF. The nurse knows that which of the following medication is used to treat this condition?

A nurse is providing instructions to a pregnant client who also has a diagnosis of heart failure. What should be included in those instructions?

The nurse is caring for a client with worsening congestive heart failure. Which of the following are expected findings in a client with this condition? 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?