A Patient Was Admitted for Heart Failure,and Over the Past

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted for heart failure,and over the past 3 days the patient's brain natriuretic peptide has decreased.What action by the nurse is best?

• A)Prepare to administer extra diuretics.
• B)Continue with the plan of care.
• C)Prepare to intubate and ventilate the patient.
• D)Discuss end-of-life care with the patient.

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Definitions:

Physiological Impact

The effect or change on the physical and biological functions of a body as a result of various factors, including stress, environment, or disease.

Colic

A condition characterized by episodes of significant distress or crying in a healthy baby with no apparent cause.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Frontal Cortex

A region of the cerebral cortex located at the front of the brain, associated with decision making, problem solving, consciousness, and emotions.