A 77-year-old client is seen in the ED for chest pain. The provider orders lab work to determine if damage has been done to the heart muscle. Which lab test is a cardiac enzyme that would be ordered to check for heart damage?
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 nurse is preparing to administer pain medication to a client who is experiencing pain in his chest from myocardial ischemia. Which factor would the nurse most likely consider when giving pain medication to this client?
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 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?
An adult client presents to the emergency department with a chief complaint of heartburn. What is the nurse’s immediate priority?
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 nurse in the emergency room has clients that are all complaining of pain. The nurse knows that the client having pain in which of the following areas is the priority?
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.
The nurse is caring for a client who suffered a myocardial infarction. Which of the following is NOT a complication due to an MI?
