An Outpatient Who Has Heart Failure Returns to the Clinic

question 10

Multiple Choice

An outpatient who has heart failure returns to the clinic after 2 weeks of therapy with an ACE inhibitor. Which of these assessment findings is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?

• A)Pulse rate of 56
• B)2+ pedal edema
• C)BP of 88/42 mm Hg
• D)Complaints of fatigue

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Definitions:

Interactional Justice

The quality of the interpersonal treatment people receive when procedures are implemented, emphasizing respect and dignity.

Outcome Fairness

The perception among individuals that the outcomes of a decision or process are just, equitable, and appropriate.

Outcome Fairness

The perception that the results of a decision or process are distributed equitably among stakeholders.

Procedural Justice

The fairness and transparency of the processes that lead to outcomes or decisions, impacting the perceived legitimacy and acceptance of those decisions.