A nurse is caring for a client who was brought into the ED complaining of chest pain and difficulty breathing. Which of the following vital sign measurements most likely indicate that the client is struggling with dyspnea?
A nurse is caring for a client who has angina. The nurse notes that the client has a prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Based on the nurse’s understanding of this medication, the nurse knows that this medication works by:
The client presents to the emergency department complaining of chest pain for the past 2 hours. The client is breathing, alert, and oriented. What is the first action the nurse should take?
A nurse is caring for a client with stable angina. The nurse understands that stable angina is which of the following?
A client has been prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin to use PRN for chest pain. The nurse is teaching the client how to administer the medication. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?
A 60-year-old client is seeking care for chest pain and the nurse has an order to place a nitroglycerin patch. Which implications must the nurse consider when administering this medication? Select all that apply.
During an initial assessment of a client with coronary artery disease, the nurse wants to assess the client’s dietary intake to determine if diet is contributing to his health condition. Which question would most likely give the nurse an idea of the client’s everyday diet?
The nurse is assessing a client who is coughing so hard that his chest hurts. The client is holding his chest and asking for pain medications. What is the priority for this client?
A client who has been experiencing chest pain takes aspirin when he has an attack of angina. Which of the following are contraindications to aspirin use? Select all that apply.
A nurse must administer nitroglycerin 0.4 mg sublingually to a client experiencing chest pain. Which best describes how nitroglycerin works to relieve chest pain?
