Which statement would the nurse include in teaching an African American client about heart failure?

Place the steps in the order that the nurse would follow to identify the client's point of maximal impulse when taking the client's apical pulse.

Which assessment finding presents the highest risk for cardiac shock?

Which information would the nurse teach a client after surgery to replace a prolapsed mitral valve?

Which is the most beneficial intervention for a client who has Streptococcus viridans infection of a heart valve, a persistent body temperature of 104°F, chills, and undue fatigue?

Which is the most appropriate initial response by the nurse when a client who experienced a myocardial infarction asks, "What's the chance of having another heart attack if I watch my diet and stress levels carefully?"

A parent asks what pulmonic stenosis is. Which response would the nurse give?

According to the American Heart Association Heart Failure Classification, a client who reports fatigue and dyspnea that is relieved by rest would fit into which category of heart failure?

An 85-year-old client has a serum potassium level of 6.7 mEq/L (6.7 mol L). Which nursing action is the priority at this time?

Which purpose of cardiac catheterization would the nurse explain during preprocedure teaching for a client with a long history of cardiovascular problems including angina and hypertension?

While assessing the lower extremities of a client with cardiovascular disease, the nurse notes that the client has thin, shiny skin, decreased hair growth, and thickened toenails. Which condition does the nurse understand this may indicate?

Which client will the nurse consider has the highest risk for a dissecting aneurysm?

Which instruction would the nurse give a client with peripheral vascular disease to help avoid amputation?

Which statement describes pulse pressure?

Which describes pulmonic stenosis?

Which client history would the nurse recognize as a possible cause of mitral valve stenosis?

Which finding indicates to the nurse that a client is hypertensive?

Which explanation of an electrocardiogram (ECG) would the nurse give the client that is suspected of having had a silent myocardial infarction?

Which condition unrelated to cardiac disease is the major cause of right ventricular failure?

Which is the primary reason that the nurse would administer oxygen to a client with a coronary occlusion that is experiencing chest pain and distress?

Which rationale would the nurse provide to a client who asks about the purpose of an electrocardiogram?

Which statement by the nurse indicates an understanding of the pattern of circulation in the body?

Which client condition can a slow pulse rate indicate during the early postoperative period after open heart surgery?

Which response by the nurse is appropriate for a client with emphysema who is questioning why he or she has a barrel chest?

Which valves close when the first heart sounds are produced on auscultation?

Which activity would the nurse expect to cause significant distress in a client with heart failure?

Which statement would the nurse expect a client with early left ventricular heart failure to make?

Which condition causes inflammation of the membranous sac surrounding the heart muscle, aches, fatigue, and dyspnea?

During auscultation of the heart, where would the nurse expect the first heart sound (SI) to be the loudest?

Which is the best response by the nurse to a client's spouse who voices concern about how pale the client is after the client was admitted with chest pain?

Which finding on the medical record of a client admitted with chest pain to rule out myocardial infarction indicates an increased risk for cardiovascular disease?

At which client age is an electrocardiogram performed preoperatively?

A client with angina pectoris is scheduled for a stress echocardiogram. How would the nurse explain an echocardiogram?

A nurse in the cardiovascular clinic reviews a client's electrocardiogram (ECG). Which nursing intervention would be appropriate?

Which condition does the nurse document in a client's record who has a cardiovascular disorder and reports exhaustion and activity intolerance?

Which data from the client's history and diagnostic workup represent risk factors for hypertension? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Which assessment supports the conclusion that a client may be experiencing a myocardial infarction? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Which location would the nurse expect the first heart sound (S1) to be heard the loudest when auscultating a client's heart?

Which manifestation would the nurse expect when assessing a client with the diagnosis of left ventricular failure?

Which complication would the nurse include in a teaching session with a client newly diagnosed with hypertension? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Which result is within normal range for a 50-year-old female client? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Which assessment finding is a key feature of right-sided heart failure? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

The nurse is providing a prenatal class about the changes that occur during pregnancy and the necessity of prenatal care. Which cardiovascular compensatory mechanism would the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Which of the four clients would qualify for home health services under Medicaid?

Which dietary selection by the client with cardiovascular disease indicates the need for further instruction?

Which intervention would the nurse implement for a client experiencing a myocardial infarction to prevent further heart muscle injury? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Which factor would the nurse include in a teaching session about the causes of stroke in young people? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Which statement by a client with a brain tumor demonstrates the need for further instruction?

Which condition is a common cause of the gradual occlusion of the internal or common carotid arteries, manifested by transient ischemic attacks?

Which assessment supports the conclusion that the client may be experiencing a myocardial infarction? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.