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A. Hypertensive crisis
Hypertensive crisis is not a common complication of atrial fibrillation.
B. Cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock is not a common complication of atrial fibrillation.
C. Flash pulmonary edema
Flash pulmonary edema is not a common complication of atrial fibrillation.
D. Embolic cerebral vascular accident
Atrial fibrillation can lead to the formation of blood clots in the atria, which can then travel to the brain and cause a stroke or embolic cerebral vascular accident.
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Full Explanation
Rationale:
A. Hypertensive crisis is not a common complication of atrial fibrillation.
B. Cardiogenic shock is not a common complication of atrial fibrillation.
C. Flash pulmonary edema is not a common complication of atrial fibrillation.
D. Atrial fibrillation can lead to the formation of blood clots in the atria, which can then travel to the brain and cause a stroke or embolic cerebral vascular accident.
Similar Questions
A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
A. BMI of 20
A BMI of 20 is not typically considered a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis.
B. High calcium intake
High calcium intake is not typically considered a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis.
C. Oral contraceptive use
Oral contraceptive use is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis due to the estrogen content.
D. Immobility
Immobility is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis due to decreased venous return.
E. Hypertension
Hypertension is not typically considered a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis.
Full Explanation
Rationale:
A. A BMI of 20 is not typically considered a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis.
B. High calcium intake is not typically considered a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis.
C. Oral contraceptive use is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis due to the estrogen content.
D. Immobility is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis due to decreased venous return.
E. Hypertension is not typically considered a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis.
A nurse is assessing a patient with known mitral valve regurgitation. The nurse should expect to hear which of the following heart sounds?
A. Murmur
Mitral valve regurgitation typically presents with a murmur, which is a characteristic sound associated with the backflow of blood into the left atrium during systole.
B. S3 and S4
S3 and S4 are not typical heart sounds and do not relate to mitral valve regurgitation.
C. Click
A click is typically associated with mitral valve prolapse, not mitral valve regurgitation.
D. Friction rub
A friction rub is typically associated with pericarditis, not mitral valve regurgitation.
Full Explanation
Rationale:
A. Mitral valve regurgitation typically presents with a murmur, which is a characteristic sound associated with the backflow of blood into the left atrium during systole.
B. S3 and S4 are not typical heart sounds and do not relate to mitral valve regurgitation.
C. A click is typically associated with mitral valve prolapse, not mitral valve regurgitation.
D. A friction rub is typically associated with pericarditis, not mitral valve regurgitation.
The nurse asks a client who is about to have a cardiac catheterization about any allergies. The client states, "I always get a rash when I eat shellfish." Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
A. Notify the provider of the client's allergy.
Notifying the provider of the client's allergy is the priority to ensure that appropriate precautions are taken during the cardiac catheterization.
B. Notify the dietary department of the client's allergy.
Notifying the dietary department is not necessary in this situation.
C. Ask the client if any other foods cause such a reaction.
Asking about other foods is important but not the priority at this time.
D. Attach a wrist band indicating the client's allergy
Attaching a wristband indicating the allergy may be done later but is not the priority at this time.
Full Explanation
Rationale:
A. Notifying the provider of the client's allergy is the priority to ensure that appropriate precautions are taken during the cardiac catheterization.
B. Notifying the dietary department is not necessary in this situation.
C. Asking about other foods is important but not the priority at this time.
D. Attaching a wristband indicating the allergy may be done later but is not the priority at this time.