The nurse notes that a patient has developed a cough productive for mucoid sputum, is short of breath, has cyanotic hands, and has noisy, moist-sounding, rapid breathing. These symptoms and signs are suggestive of what health problem?
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The nurse is assessing an older adult patient with numerous health problems. What assessment datum indicates an increase in the patients risk for heart failure (HF)?
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The triage nurse in the ED is assessing a patient with chronic HF who has presented with worsening symptoms. In reviewing the patients medical history, what is a potential primary cause of the patients heart failure?
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Which assessment would be most appropriate for a patient who is receiving a loop diuretic for HF?
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The nurse is assessing a patient who is known to have right-sided HF. What assessment finding is most consistent with this patients diagnosis?
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