Mr. Jacob is admitted due to congestive heart failure. Nurse Lydia would expect that if the failure is on the right side of the heart, the patient will manifest which of the following?*1 pointa. Jugular vein distention.b. Crackles on auscultation.c. Dry productive cough.d. Orthopnea.
Question
Mr. Jacob is admitted due to congestive heart failure. Nurse Lydia would expect that if the failure is on the right side of the heart, the patient will manifest which of the following?*1 pointa. Jugular vein distention.b. Crackles on auscultation.c. Dry productive cough.d. Orthopnea.
Solution
The correct answer is a. Jugular vein distention.
Here's why:
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition where the heart's function as a pump is inadequate to meet the body's needs. When the right side of the heart fails, it cannot pump blood to the lungs as efficiently. This causes blood to back up in the veins, leading to fluid buildup and swelling.
a. Jugular vein distention: This is a classic sign of right-sided heart failure. The jugular veins in the neck will distend (swell) because of the increased pressure in the venous system and the inability of the right heart to pump blood effectively.
b. Crackles on auscultation: This is typically a sign of left-sided heart failure. It indicates fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema).
c. Dry productive cough: This is also more indicative of left-sided heart failure. The fluid buildup in the lungs can cause a cough.
d. Orthopnea: This is a condition where a person has difficulty breathing while lying flat. It's also more commonly associated with left-sided heart failure.
So, if Mr. Jacob's heart failure is on the right side, Nurse Lydia would most likely observe jugular vein distention.
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