A Client with Hypertension Has Experienced Heart Failure

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client with hypertension has experienced heart failure.The nurse notes that the client is receiving nifedipine (Procardia) .Which is a priority assessment for the nurse?

• A)Auscultate breath sounds for crackles.
• B)Assess level of orientation.
• C)Review recent lab results for hypokalemia.
• D)Assess urinary output.

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Definitions:

Cystitis

An inflammation of the bladder, often caused by a bacterial infection.

Indwelling Urinary Catheter

A tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine, remaining in place for extended periods.

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells in response to falling levels of oxygen in the tissues.

Hormone

Biological molecules produced by glands that regulate bodily functions by carrying messages through the bloodstream to organs and tissues.