Medsurg 2 - Midterm

A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who reports dyspnea and fatigue. Physical assessment reveals tachycardia and weak peripheral pulses. The nurse should recognize these findings as manifestations of which of the following conditions?

Heart failure Rationale: Fatigue and tachycardia are early manifestations of heart failure. Other manifestations include dyspnea and weak peripheral pulses.

A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.) Genetic predisposition Hypercholesterolemia Hypertension Obesity Smoking

Hypercholesterolemia Hypertension Obesity Smoking

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client regarding reduction of risk factors for coronary artery disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.) I must stop smoking." "I should limit my exercise." "I will stop consuming alcohol." "I need to monitor my weight." "I am limiting my intake of fast foods."

I must stop smoking." "I need to monitor my weight." "I am limiting my intake of fast foods."

A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who is having a suspected acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find for a client experiencing an acute MI? (Select all that apply.) Orthopnea Headache Nausea Tachycardia Diaphores

Nausea Tachycardia Diaphoresis