NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Physiological Adaptation Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with left-sided heart failure. Which assessment findings does the nurse anticipate for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,F
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure causes pulmonary congestion, leading to dyspnea (
A), dependent edema (
C), and crackles/wheezes (F). Spleen engorgement (
B), jugular vein distention (
D), and weak pulses (E) are more typical of right-sided failure.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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