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A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation. The client reports feeling of palpitations and shortness of breath. The nurse is aware that clients Atrial Fibrillation (AF) are at risk for which complication?

Hypertensive crisis

Cardiogenic shock

Flash pulmonary edema

Embolic cerebral vascular accident

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

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.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationale:

A. The client may need an annual flu vaccine, but this is not specific to infective endocarditis.

B. Updating the Covid-19 vaccination is important, but this is not specific to infective endocarditis.

C. The client will require antibiotics before dental work to prevent the spread of bacteria from the mouth to the heart.

D. Avoiding sick contacts is important for general health but is not specific to infective endocarditis.

A. Hypocalcemia B. Hypernatremia C. Hyperkalemia D. Hypokalemia

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Hypocalcemia is a decreased level of calcium in the blood and is not associated with furosemide use.

B. Hypernatremia is an increased level of sodium in the blood and is not associated with furosemide use.

C. Hyperkalemia is an increased level of potassium in the blood and is not associated with furosemide use.

D. Hypokalemia is a decreased level of potassium in the blood and is a major adverse effect of furosemide use.

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A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation. The client reports feeling of palpitations and shortness of breath. The nurse is aware that clients Atrial Fibrillation (AF) are at risk for which complication?

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Correct Answer is C

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