Angina mi stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following actions is first priority of care for a client exhibiting signs & symptoms of coronary artery disease? A. Decrease anxiety B. Enhance myocardial oxygenation C. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin D. Educate the client about his symptoms - Answer B. Enhance myocardial oxygenation Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first priority when a client exhibits signs or symptoms of cardiac compromise. Without adequate oxygenation, the myocardium suffers damage. ...

A client arrives at the emergency room complaining of chest pain and dizziness. The client has a history of angina. The healthcare provider prescribes an ECG and lab tests. A change in which component of the ECG tracing should the nurse recognize as the client actively having a myocardial infarction? A. QRS complex B. ST segment C. P wave D. R wave ST segment

Along with persistent, crushing chest pain, which signs/symptoms would make the nurse suspect that the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction? A. Midepigastric pain and pyrosis B. Diaphoresis and cool clammy skin C. Intermittent claudication and paloor D. Jugular vein distention and dependent edema - Answer B The client diagnosed with rule-out myocardial infarction is experiencing chest pain while walking to the bathroom. Which action should the nurse implement first? A. Admi...

Which cardiac enzyme would the nurse expect to elevate first in a client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction? - Answer 3. Troponin is the enzyme that elevates within 1 to 2 hours Along with persistent, crushing chest pain, which signs/symptoms would make the nurse suspect that the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction? 1. Midepigastric pain and pyrosis 2. Diaphoresis and cool clammy skin 3. Intermittent claudication and paloor 4. Jugular vein distention and dependent edema - A...

Which cardiac enzyme would the nurse expect to elevate first in a client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction? - Answers Troponin Along with persistent, crushing chest pain, which signs/symptoms would make the nurse suspect that the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction? 1. Midepigastric pain and pyrosis 2. Diaphoresis and cool clammy skin 3. Intermittent claudication and paloor 4. Jugular vein distention and dependent edema - Answers 2. Diaphoresis is a systemic reaction to th...

The nurse is instructing the patient with stable angina about the use of nitroglycerin. Which of the following statements, made by the patient, indicates the need for further teaching? A) "When the pain is really bad, I can crush the tablet with my teeth to make it work faster" B) "I will be sure to never remove the pills from the container they are in" C) "It's probably a good idea to take the medication before I have sex with my wife" D) "I should call my doctor if I experience flu...

Initial Measures For TX of Angina - ANSWERMorphine, oxygen, nitrogen, aspirin AnswerPt. Is depressed in the first few days after having an MI, most appropriate nursing action is: - ANSWEREncourage the Pt. to ventilate feelings and concerns AnswerPt. Is a couple days post MI and is getting out of bed for the first time and his HR increases from 80's to 90's. The nurse should do what? - ANSWERCheck his VS AnswerMajor therapeutic goal in the Tx of cardiogenic shock is? - ANSWERIncreas...

Wha is the xT for Angina? - ANSWERMONA: morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin AnswerPt is depressed in the first few days after having an MI, most appropriate nursing action is: - ANSWERencourage the pt to ventilate feelings and concerns AnswerPt is a couple days post MI and is getting out of bed for the first time and his HE increases from 80-90s- the nurse should do what - ANSWERCheck Vital signs AnswerMajor therapeutic goal in the xT of cardiogenic shock is - ANSWERincrease car...