Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is caring for clients on a cardiac floor. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An S3 in mitral valve prolapse (C) suggests heart failure, requiring immediate assessment. Unifocal PVCs (A) are less urgent, ambulation (B) is routine, and normal rhythm in pericarditis (D) is stable.