A physician writes an order to infuse dopamine 2.5 mcg/kg/min for a patient with heart failure.  The patient weighs 110 pounds.  The pharmacy sends a solution of dopamine 400 mg in 250 mL of D5W.  What rate will the nurse set the infusion pump?  Round to the nearest tenth.

What is an appropriate nursing intervention for the administration of furosemide (Lasix) to a patient with heart failure?

Which assessment findings would indicate a positive response to nursing interventions for a patient admitted with acute decompensated systolic heart failure?  (Select all that apply)

Which class of medication assists in decreasing preload in acute decompensated heart failure with reduced ejection fraction?

A patient with asthma reports new-onset symptoms of wheezing and shortness of breath. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

A patient with chronic heart failure, who is prescribed a diuretic and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and who is on a low sodium diet, tells the home health nurse about a 5-lb weight gain in the past 3 days. What is the nurse’s priority action?

Which of the following clinical manifestations is not demonstrated in the patient with asthma?

The nurse is caring for a 64 year old who is admitted with acute decompensated heart failure. Which of the following is true about heart failure? Select all that apply.

A patient with left ventricular heart failure complains of having to get up several times during the night to urinate. What does the nurse know about nocturia in patients with heart failure?

A patient with a history of atrial fibrillation, COPD and diabetes is admitted to the emergency room with signs and symptoms of COPD excerbation.  The physician orders Solumedrol (methylprednisolone) to be given IVP stat.  What nursing intervention is the most appropriate for the nurse to do regarding this medication?