Patho Cardiac

The nurse is caring for a client with acute pericarditis. Which clinical manifestations is most characteristic of this condition?

• Enlarged Aorta, high HR, low BP

• Thickening of Myocardium, high BP, low HR

• Reduced ejection fraction, headache, chills

• Chest pain, fever, friction rub

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with infective endocarditis. What is the primary goal of nursing care for this client?

• Managing hypertension

• Preventing complications and managing infection

• Promoting relaxation techniques

• Assisting with dietary modifications

The nurse is educating a client about chronic constrictive pericarditis. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the condition?

• "This condition involves sudden inflammation of the pericardium."

• "Chronic constrictive pericarditis results from thickening and scarring over time."

• "Both conditions represent different stages of the same disease."

• 1. "This condition is caused by bacterial infection of the endocardium."

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A client is diagnosed with pericardial effusion. What is the primary concern for this client?

• Impaired cardiac contractility

• Inflammation of the endocardium

• Enlarged ventricles

• Increased heart rate

The nurse recognizes that a client with infective endocarditis is at risk for which potential complication?

• Aortic aneurysm and possible stroke

• Valve damage, heart failure, and embolization of infected material

• Chronic chest pain and arrhythmias

• Thickening of the myocardium and pericardium

A nurse is providing care for a client with an aneurysm. Which assessment finding should be reported immediately?

• Fatigue
• Mild headache
• Sudden severe headache
• Nausea and vomiting

The nurse is educating a client about atherosclerosis. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the condition?

• "Atherosclerosis is thickening and scarring of the pericardium."

• "Atherosclerosis is an autoimmune reaction attacking the endocardium."

• "It results from inflammation of the arterial walls."

• "It involves the accumulation of plaque in the arteries."

A client presents with symptoms of Raynaud phenomenon. What intervention should the nurse prioritize?

• Ensuring a warm environment

• Administering pain medication

• Providing a low-fat diet

• Initiating an exercise regimen

A nurse is caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What assessment finding is most indicative of this condition?

• Coughing up blood
• Headache and dizziness
• Swelling and pain in the affected leg
• Fever and chills

The nurse is providing care for a client with acute coronary syndrome. Which assessment finding is characteristic of unstable angina?

• Chest pain that occurs in the morning and is relieved by deep breathing exercises.
• Chest pain that occurs after eating a heavy meal and is relieved by antacids.
• Chest pain that occurs only with exertion and is relieved by rest.
• Chest pain that occurs at rest or with minimal exertion and is not relieved by rest or nitroglycerin.