A 60-year-old man has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after his wife phoned 911 when he experienced a sudden onset of severe chest pain
In the ED, the patient has received morphine, had an electrocardiogram (ECG), and had blood work drawn. In the event of a myocardial infarction, which of the following cardiac biomarkers would usually be first detectable?
A) CK-MB
B) Myoglobin
C) Troponin T
D) Troponin I
B
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Sally has been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. She wants to know more about it. She comes to you as the clinical educator of the health clinic. What can you tell her?
a. What is it? b. How does it affect the body? c. How is it treated? d. What is the prognosis for Sally?
After assessing a patient's response to stress, the nurse has determined the patient is an individualist
Which statements by the patient support this determination? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I prefer not to join a support group.". 2. "I can handle this situation if I just have enough time.". 3. "I can't change this situation, so I am going to have to adapt to it.". 4. "I wonder who can best help me with this problem.". 5. "I got myself into this situation, so I am going to have to get myself out of it.".
Which side effects should you monitor for after a patient receives ipratropium (Atrovent)? (select all that apply)
a. Headache b. Increased urine output c. Blurred vision d. Nausea e. Decreased heart rate f. Eye pain g. Muscle aches
Which of the following nursing situations best reflects accountability?
1. The nurse takes the oncology nursing certification examination. 2. The nurse files an incident report regarding a medication error. 3. The nurse assesses the client for the possible cause of his pain. 4. The nurse tells the client, "I don't know but I will find out for you."