Which Assessment Finding Would the Nurse Expect When Caring for a Patient

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect when caring for a patient with right-sided heart failure?

• A) Has trouble concentrating on the conversation
• B) Is dyspneic with activity
• C) Has to sleep on three or four pillows at night
• D) Consumes 5% of meals and complains of nausea

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Definitions:

Limiting Visiting

The practice of restricting the number of visitors to a particular place or patient in a healthcare setting to prevent the spread of infection or provide a quiet environment for recovery.

Cultural Practices

The behaviors, beliefs, and traditions shared by a group of people.

Autopsied

Examined post-mortem to determine the cause of death or to study the effects of diseases on the body.

Identification Band

A wristband worn by patients in healthcare settings that provides critical information such as name, date of birth, and medical record number for identification and safety.