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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client on digoxin. What is the most important assessment before administering this medication?

A. Check the client's heart rate.

B. Check the client's blood pressure.

C. Check the client's respiratory rate.

D. Check the client's oxygen saturation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check the client's heart rate.

Question 2 of 5

What is a condition where the heart's ability to pump blood is decreased, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs and other parts of the body?

A. Heart failure

B. Cardiomyopathy

C. Pericarditis

D. Myocarditis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Heart failure

Question 3 of 5

The nurse and patient set a patient outcome that at the time of discharge after an MI the patient will be able to tolerate moderate-energy activities that are similar to which activity?

A. Golfing

B. Walking at 5 mph

C. Cycling at 13 mph

D. Mowing the lawn by hand

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Golfing

Question 4 of 5

What is a chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs and other parts of the body?

A. Heart failure

B. Cardiomyopathy

C. Pericarditis

D. Aortic stenosis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Heart failure

Question 5 of 5

How is secondary hypertension differentiated from primary hypertension?

A. Has a more gradual onset than primary hypertension

B. Does not cause the target organ damage that occurs with primary hypertension

C. Has a specific cause, such as renal disease, that often can be treated by medicine or surgery

D. Is caused by age-related changes in BP regulatory mechanisms in people over 65 years of age

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Has a specific cause, such as renal disease, that often can be treated by medicine or surgery

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