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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Adult

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A nurse is teaching a patient about their new diagnosis of heart failure. What factor is most useful in monitoring their condition?

Ejection fracture
Cholesterol panel
Blood pressure
Atherosclerosis

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Answer: A - The most useful factor in monitoring the stage of heart failure is the ejection fracture. Ejection fracture is the fraction of blood pumped out of ventricles with each heart beat. The patient is also taught the importance of daily weights and careful compliance with medications.

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