A patient is being treated for heart failure. Which laboratory test result will the nurse review to determine the effects of the treatment?
B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)
A patient is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization with coronary angiography. What information would the nurse provide before the procedure?
A flushed feeling is common with contrast injection
The nurse notes that a patient who was admitted with heart failure has jugular venous distention (JVD) when lying flat. Which follow-up action would the nurse take?
Observe the neck with the patient elevated 45 degrees.
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