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ATI Cardiovascular Proctored Exam Version 1 Newest 2025 Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postoperative following an aortic aneurysm repair. Which of the following findings can indicate shock and should be reported to the provider? - ANSWER-Urine output of 20 mL/hr
A nurse is admitting a client who has a leg ulcer and a history of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following focused assessments should the nurse use to help differentiate between an arterial ulcer and a venous stasis ulcer? - ANSWER-Inquire about the presence or absence of claudication.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for an ACE inhibitor to treat hypertension. The nurse should instruct the client to notify their provider if they experience which of the following adverse effects of this medication? - ANSWER- Persistent cough
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A nurse is caring for a client following insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following client statements indicates a potential complication of insertion procedure? - ANSWER-"I can't get rid of these hiccups."
A nurse is caring for a client who had an onset of chest pain 24 hr ago. The nurse should identify that an increase in which of the following values is diagnostic of a myocardial infarction? - ANSWER-Creatine kinase-MB
A nurse is assessing a client who has pulmonary edema related to heart failure. Which of the following findings indicates effective treatment of the client's condition? - ANSWER- Absence of adventitious breath sounds
A nurse is assessing a client who has dilated cardiomyopathy.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-Dyspnea on exertion
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of deep-vein thrombosis and is receiving warfarin. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective? - ANSWER-INR 2.0
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A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for heart failure and has a prescription for furosemide. The nurse should plan to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of the medication? - ANSWER-Lightheadedness
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for treatment of left-sided heart failure and is receiving intravenous loop diuretics and digitals therapy. The client is experiencing weakness and an irregular heart rate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Review serum electrolyte values
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is 2 days postoperative following a heart transplant. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-"You might no longer be able to feel chest pain."
A nurse is assessing a client who has pulmonary edema related to heart failure. Which of the following findings indicates effective treatment of the client's condition?
- Absence of adventitious breath sounds
- Presence of a nonproductive cough
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