A client on the cardiac unit complains of chest pain to the nurse. The nurse calls a rapid response and the healthcare provider arrives in the room. Vital signs are as follows: Blood pressure 182/98 HR 98 Respirations 23 Temperature 98.9 The nurse orders a STAT EKG per protocol, which shows a widened ST segment. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?
A nurse is giving education to a group on heart disease. The nurse knows that which of the following is most important to include in education?
A nurse assigned to four clients is receiving report. The nurse knows that the client with which of the following is the most at risk for developing coronary artery disease?
A client has been diagnosed with atherosclerosis and suffers intermittent episodes of angina. He has started in a cardiac rehabilitation program and the nurse is helping him develop coping mechanisms that would most likely help him with accepting his situation. Which intervention would the nurse use to help the client develop coping mechanisms in this situation?
A client with a history of coronary artery disease and diabetes has complaints of chest pain that does not go away when resting. The organization has a chest pain protocol for nurses that starts with obtaining an EKG. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A 64-year-old client has a history of heart disease and clinical depression. Following his stay at the hospital, the nurse talks with the client about attending cardiac rehabilitation. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
The nurse on a post-surgical nursing unit is caring for a client who had a colectomy two days ago and a history of CAD. The vital signs suddenly change. Current vital signs include a BP decreased to 84/48 and a HR increase to 110. The client is short of breath and complains of chest pain. What should be done first?
The nurse is caring for a client with coronary artery disease. The nurse anticipates which orders to treat the disease? Select all that apply.
The nurse observes the rhythm pictured on an EKG monitor and knows to implement which of the following first?
The nurse is discharging a client being treated for hyperlipidemia and hypertension. The client smokes occasionally to decrease stress from work and has just been diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which of the following client education topics should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
