Question

The home health nurse performs an assessment on a client who had cardiac surgery 10 days ago. The client states, "I get dizzy in the shower." On the basis of the client's statement, which should the nurse assess first?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is: The temperature of the water of the client's shower.

Explanation:

Vasodilation is the widening of blood vessels as a result of an increase in blood flow to tissues when they are needed in the organism. It can be provoked because of alcohol abuse, too much exercise, or too warm temperatures and typically have dizziness for symptoms.

Thus, the home health nurse should regulate the patient's shower water temperature.