MrBarnes Presents with a History of Heart Failure of 3

question 7

Multiple Choice

Mr.Barnes presents with a history of heart failure of 3 years' duration.He is taking digoxin for this condition and occasionally uses oxygen supplementation.All of the following procedures should be performed EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A) Take vital signs at each appointment.
• B) Adjust chair position so the patient can breathe easily.
• C) Assess functional capacity prior to treatment.
• D) Use a cardiac dose for local anesthesia containing vasoconstrictors.