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RN Targeted Medical Surgical Cardiovascular Online Practice 2019 Questions and Answers + Rationale

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RN Targeted Medical Surgical Cardiovascular Online Practice 2019 Questions and Answers + Rationale A nurse is caring for a client who has endocarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurs... e recognize as a potential complication? [Correct Ans:- valvular disease Rationale: valvular disease or damage often occurs as a result of inflammation or infection of the endocardium A nurse is caring for a client following insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following client statements indicates a potential complication of the insertion procedure? [Correct Ans:- "I can't get rid of these hiccups" Rationale hiccups can indicate that the pacemaker is stimulating the chest wall or diaphragm, which can occur as a result of a lead wire perforation A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of DVT and is receiving warfarin. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective? [Correct Ans:- INR 2.0 Rationale the nurse should identify that an INR of 2.0 is within the desired reference range of 2.0-3.0 for a client who has a DVT and is receiving warfarin to reduce the risk of a new clot formation and stroke 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? [Correct Ans:- light headedness Rationale furosemide can cause a substantial drop in BP, resulting in lightheadedness or dizziness A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) in 2 hr. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further clarification by the nurse? [Correct Ans:- "I took my warfarin last night according to my usual schedule" Rationale clients who are scheduled for a CABG should not take anticoagulants, such as warfarin, for several days prior to the surgery to prevent excessive bleeding A nurse is reviewing the ECG rhythm strip of a client who is receiving telemetry. Which of the following areas of the strip should the nurse examine to observe for atrial depolarization? [Correct Ans:- A [Show More]

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