Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is experiencing atrial fibrillation. Which of the following findings should the nurse plan to monitor for and report to the provider immediately?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Slurred speech.
Rationale:
🟩 Slurred speech is a neurological symptom that could indicate a stroke or embolism, both urgent.
🟩 Clients with atrial fibrillation are at high risk for embolic stroke due to clot formation.
🟩 Fatigue and edema are expected symptoms in heart failure, not emergent.
🟩 Prompt recognition of stroke signs (e.g., FAST) can prevent permanent damage.
🟩 This finding requires immediate provider notification and likely neuroimaging.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Capstone Exam(s)
- Answer Choices: 4