A patient presents to the ED complaining of severe substernal chest pressure radiating to his left shoulder and back that started about 12 hours ago. The patient delayed coming to the ED since he was hoping the pain would go away
The patient's 12-lead ECG shows ST-segment depression in the inferior leads. Troponin and CK-MB are both elevated. The hospital does not have the capability for percutaneous coronary intervention. Thrombolysis is one possible treatment. Based on these data, the nurse understands that? a. The patient is not a candidate for thrombolysis.
b. The patient's history makes him a good candidate for thrombolysis.
c. Thrombolysis is appropriate for a candidate having a non–Q wave MI.
d. Thrombolysis should be started immediately.
A
To be eligible for thrombolysis, the patient must be symptomatic for less than 6 hours.
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The nurse is assessing the social support of a patient who is recently divorced and has moved from their hometown to the city due to change in jobs. Which response related to social support would be most therapeutic?
a. Encourage the patient to begin dating again, perhaps with members of her church. b. Discuss how divorce support groups could increase coping and social support. c. Note that being so particular about potential friends reduces social contact. d. Discuss using the Internet as a way to find supportive others with similar values.
Which behavior leads to the largest number of preventable deaths annually in the US?
A. firearms B. tobacco use C. motor vehicles D. alcohol use