The Nurse Notes That a Client Experiencing Heart Failure Has

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that a client experiencing heart failure has been receiving nifedipine (Procardia) . Which is a priority assessment for the nurse?

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

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