A nurse is assessing a client who has pericarditis.

In which of the following areas of the client's chest should the nurse place the stethoscope to best hear a pericardial friction rub? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below.

Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.).

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The Correct Answer is {"xRanges":[101.765625,141.765625],"yRanges":[263.609375,303.609375]}

A pericardial friction rub is highly specific for acute pericarditis and is generally heard over the left sternal border.
It is often louder at inspiration but sometimes can be better heard on forced expiration while the patient bends forward.
Choice A is not the answer because it does not correspond to the left sternal border.
Choice B is not the answer because it does not correspond to the left sternal border.
Choice D is not the answer because it does not correspond to the left sternal border.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The statement “These crutches will make it possible to care for my child” indicates that the client is adapting to their role change by finding ways to continue fulfilling their responsibilities despite their injury.
Choice A is incorrect because it indicates that the client is concerned about not being able to fulfill their responsibilities.
Choice B is incorrect because it indicates that the client feels guilty about not being able to fulfill their responsibilities.
Choice D is incorrect because it indicates that the client is relying on someone else to fulfill their responsibilities.

A. Sodium 136 mEq/L. B. Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL. C. Potassium.2 mEq/L. D. BUN 18 mg/dL.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause loss of potassium from the body.
A potassium level of.2 mEq/L is considered low (hypokalemia) and can be a contraindication for receiving the medication.
Sodium 136 mEq/L is within the normal range and is not a contraindication for receiving furosemide.
B) Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL is within the normal range and is not a contraindication for receiving furosemide.
D) BUN 18 mg/dL is within the normal range and is not a contraindication for receiving furosemide.

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