The Nurse Is Performing an Initial Assessment of a Client

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing an initial assessment of a client diagnosed with HF. The nurse also assesses the patients sensorium and LOC. Why is the assessment of the patients sensorium and LOC important in patients with HF?

A) HF ultimately affects oxygen transportation to the brain.
B) Patients with HF are susceptible to overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
C) Decreased LOC causes an exacerbation of the signs and symptoms of HF.
D) The most significant adverse effect of medications used for HF treatment is altered LOC.