Posted: February 26th, 2018

Cardiac clients : What would be the 5 most important information for the nurse to check

The nurse has been assigned a group of cardiac clients.

What would be the most important information for the nurse to check on the initial evaluation of each client? Select all that apply:

1. Presence of cardiac pain.
2. Medications taken before hospitalizations.
3. Presence of jugular vein distention.
4. Heart sounds and apical rate.
5. Presence of diaphoresis.
6. History of difficulty breathing.