A 56-year-old client is being seen at the primary care clinic for follow-up after having chest pain. The client tells the nurse, “I think I had a heart attack yesterday but it could have just been chest pain. It still hurts some, though.” The provider orders a troponin level and an ECG. Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?
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 is caring for a client who is recovering from a myocardial infarction and has many medications and procedures scheduled. The nurse must delegate some of the client care tasks to an LPN who is also working on the unit. Which of the following components must the nurse consider when deciding what to delegate?
The nurse is caring for a client following an acute episode of a myocardial infarction. Which of the following nursing interventions are appropriate in caring for this client? Select all that apply.
The telemetry nurse is caring for a client who complains of chest pain. The nurse observes the rhythm pictured on the monitor. Which orders should the nurse anticipate? 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.
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?
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 client presents to the emergency department with chest pain and difficulty breathing. The provider orders an ECG and the client is diagnosed with a STEMI. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of this condition, the nurse would expect what type of treatment for this client? Select all that apply.
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?
