The Nurse Assesses a Patient for Heart Failure (HF)

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses a patient for heart failure (HF) . Which early findings would indicate decreased cardiac output and a potential for fluid overload from heart failure?

• A) Orthopnea, peripheral edema, crackles
• B) Dizziness, syncope, palpitations
• C) Pallor and/or cyanosis of extremities
• D) PAWP of 12 and CVP of 6

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Definitions:

Semiconductors

Materials with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator, used in electronic components for controlling electrical current.

Conductors

Materials that allow the flow of electric current through them, often used in electrical wiring and components.

Insulators

Materials or objects that do not easily conduct electricity, used to prevent unwanted flow of current.

Electromotive Force

The energy supplied per charge by a source of electrical energy, such as a battery or generator, measured in volts.