The nurse is caring for a client who suffered a myocardial infarction. Which of the following is NOT a complication due to an MI?
The nurse is admitting a client who states, “When I was pregnant I would get heartburn so bad, I was eating antacids like crazy. I now feel the same way, except I am not pregnant. The antacids aren’t helping me and now I have this pain between my shoulder blades.” Which part of this statement is most concerning and must be investigated further?
A client who has recovered from a heart attack has been moved to a different unit in the hospital and placed on telemetry. As the nurse is connecting the electrodes to the client, he asks, “Why do I have to wear this?” What information should the nurse give this client about telemetry? Select all that apply.
The nurse is helping to manage a client who has suffered an acute MI. Which of the following laboratory findings does the nurse expect to find following this event? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a female client who is having an acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following symptoms is specific to females who are experiencing an MI?
A client presents to the emergency department with complaints of chest pain. The EKG shows normal sinus rhythm, but the client’s troponin comes back at 3.4 ng/mL. The nurse knows this client is most likely experiencing an N-STEMI and prepares which medication to give to the client?
A 74-year-old client has suffered a myocardial infarction; the critical care team places the client into a state of hypothermia as part of treatment. Which best describes why hypothermia is used after cardiac arrest?
A nurse is caring for a client complaining of chest pain. A 12-lead EKG (ECG) shows normal sinus rhythm. After 30 minutes, the client’s lab work results and shows elevated troponin. What are the priority interventions at this time? Select all that apply.
A nurse finished getting report on four clients and now is deciding who is the priority. The client with which of the following should be seen first?
An adult client presents to the emergency department with a chief complaint of heartburn. What is the nurse’s immediate priority?
