Which Assessment Finding Would the Nurse Expect in a Client

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect in a client with right-sided congestive heart failure (CHF) as opposed to left-sided failure?

• A)Orthopnea
• B)Pulmonary edema
• C)Dyspnea
• D)Peripheral edema

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Definitions:

Construct Validity

The accuracy of a test in measuring what it alleges to assess.

Test Standardization

The process of administering a test under consistent conditions to ensure the reliability and validity of the results.

Comparison Group

A control group used in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, allowing researchers to compare outcomes.

75th Percentile

A statistical measure indicating that 75% of the observed values fall below this point, often used in assessments to understand distribution.