A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an echocardiogram the following day. Which of the following information should the nurse include about the test?

"The test is used to assess the structures and function of the valves and heart muscle"

"You will not be permitted to eat or drink after midnight

"During the test there will be slight discomfort in the chest area"

"The test is used to identify the extent of blockages in the arteries in the heart

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Rationale:

A. An echocardiogram is a diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's chambers, valves, and surrounding structures, and assesses their function.

B. Fasting is not typically required for an echocardiogram.

C. Discomfort is not typically associated with an echocardiogram.

D. An echocardiogram does not typically assess the extent of blockages in the arteries.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Swelling at the insertion site and cool extremity may indicate bleeding or hematoma formation at the site.

B. Oozing blood from the insertion site is expected immediately after a cardiac catheterization.

C. The client has not voided since returning to recovery is not related to the cardiac catheterization.

D. Blood pressure reading of 110/70 and heart rate of 90 are within normal limits.

A. Diminished breath sounds B. Increased blood pressure C. Diminished heart sounds D. New systolic murmur

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Diminished breath sounds are not typically associated with a pericardial effusion.

B. Increased blood pressure is not typically associated with a pericardial effusion but it can instead result in hypotension due to decreased cardiac output due to compression of the heart by the accumulated fluid.

C. The heart sounds may become faint or distant due to fluid accumulation around the heart.

D. A new systolic murmur may indicate a pericardial effusion and should be further evaluated.

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