A Patient with Chest Pain and Shortness of Breath Informs

question 78

Multiple Choice

A patient with chest pain and shortness of breath informs you that the last time he had a heart attack, he went into heart failure. When performing your secondary assessment, which one of the following signs or symptoms is most indicative that the patient is in heart failure again?

• A) Flat neck veins
• B) Crackles in the lungs
• C) Hypertension
• D) Shortness of breath

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Definitions:

Impaired Thermoregulation

A condition where the body cannot maintain its normal temperature due to disrupted heat production or loss processes.

Impaired Cognition

A reduction in an individual's ability to think, concentrate, formulate ideas, reason, and remember, which may affect daily functioning.

Occupational Exposure

The potential encounter with hazardous substances, conditions, or practices at the workplace that could pose health risks to workers.

Hypothermic

A condition where the body temperature drops below the normal range, leading to a potentially dangerous state that requires immediate medical attention.