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Doris Anderson Cardiovascular 3.0 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most important initial nursing action when a client reports sudden chest pain and shortness of breath?✔✔Apply oxygen and assess vital signs.
What is a priority nursing assessment after administering nitroglycerin for chest pain?✔✔Check blood pressure to monitor for hypotension.
Why should a nurse instruct a client with heart failure to weigh themselves daily?✔✔To monitor for fluid retention and detect early signs of fluid overload.
What lab value confirms myocardial damage after a suspected heart attack?✔✔Elevated troponin levels.
What is the nurse’s best response when a client reports a new onset of dizziness and palpitations?✔✔Assess heart rate and rhythm and notify the provider. 1 / 2
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What position helps improve breathing in a client with pulmonary edema from heart failure?✔✔High Fowler’s position.
What does the presence of crackles in a client's lungs indicate in a cardiovascular assessment?✔✔Fluid accumulation due to left-sided heart failure.
What client instruction is important before a scheduled cardiac stress test?✔✔Avoid caffeine and tobacco for several hours before the test.
What finding indicates that furosemide is effective in a client with heart failure?✔✔Decreased peripheral edema and improved breath sounds.
What symptom should the nurse report immediately in a client with pericarditis?✔✔Chest pain that worsens with inspiration or lying flat.
Why would a nurse monitor potassium levels in a client taking furosemide?✔✔To detect hypokalemia, a common side effect of diuretics.
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