Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
Which signs/symptoms should the nurse assess in any client who has a long-term valvular heart disease? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Valvular disease causes fluid overload, leading to PND (A), orthopnea (B), and cough (C). Pericardial rub (D) and pulsus paradoxus (E) are specific to pericarditis/tamponade.