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1. Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of left-sided congestive heart failure?
2. A child with CCF is experiencing poor feeding and failure to thrive. These symptoms are most related to:
3. Which of the following medications improves myocardial contractility in CCF?
4. In infants with CCF, excessive sweating is most likely due to:
5. Which condition is not typically associated with diastolic dysfunction in CCF?
6. What is the priority nursing intervention in a child with CCF and respiratory distress?
7. Which diagnostic finding supports the diagnosis of heart failure in children?
8. What is the action of ACE inhibitors in the management of CCF?
10. A 5-year-old child with a history of rheumatic fever is at increased risk for:
11. Which symptom indicates worsening right-sided heart failure?
12. The nurse recognizes which of the following as an early sign of CCF in infants?
13. Which of the following interventions helps reduce preload in a patient with CCF?
14. Which of the following is most important to monitor when administering furosemide in CCF?
15. The best indicator of effectiveness of treatment for CCF is:
16. What is the expected effect of beta-blockers in a patient with chronic CCF?
17. Which sign indicates the need for urgent intervention in a child with CCF?
18. Which teaching point is most appropriate for the parent of a child on digoxin?
19. Why is oxygen therapy prescribed in CCF?
20. Which nutritional intervention is important in pediatric patients with CCF?