A Patient with a History of Chronic Congestive Heart Failure

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of chronic congestive heart failure is hospitalized with severe dyspnea and a dry,hacking cough.She has pitting edema in both ankles,and her vital signs are blood pressure (BP) 170/100 mm Hg,pulse 92 beats/min,and respiration 28 breaths/min.What is the most important assessment for the nurse to conduct next?

• A) Auscultate the lung sounds.
• B) Assess the orientation.
• C) Check the capillary refill.
• D) Palpate the abdomen.

Recognize the financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements for investments.

Apply the concepts related to unrealized profits and inventory write-downs in inter-company transactions.

Calculate the equity in profit of an associate and the impact of dividends on investments.

Distinguish between upstream and downstream transactions and their effects on financial statements.

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Definitions:

DAW

Stands for "Dispense As Written," a note from a healthcare provider that prevents substitution of a prescribed medication.

Specific Medication

A drug prescribed or taken for particular diseases or health conditions, distinct from others in its targeted use or effects.

Right Eye

The right eye refers to the organ of vision located on the right side of the face, responsible for receiving light and converting it into signals sent to the brain.

Biotransformation

The chemical alteration of substances within living organisms, transforming or breaking down substances.