The physician has ordered fibrinolytic agents for a patient with coronary artery disease. What patient diagnosis would the nurse most expect?
A) Posterior wall acute myocardial infarction
B) Acute coronary syndrome without ST segment elevation
C) Acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
D) New onset of right bundle branch block
C
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A nurse is monitoring the intracranial pressure of a patient with a closed-head injury. Which pressure would the nurse evaluate as requiring no additional intervention?
1. 12 mm Hg 2. 22 mm Hg 3. 25 mm Hg 4. 30 mm Hg
In the world of work and service, you can create and sustain high-quality connections by all of the following except:
a. providing support. c. fostering admiration. b. showing appreciation. d. avoiding negative people.
Which assessment should the nurse conduct for the client receiving beclomethasone (Beconase) nasal spray?
A. Assess the client's mouth for any sign of fungal infection. B. Assess the client's blood glucose prior to administration of nasal spray. C. Assess if the client has blown his nose prior to administration of nasal spray. D. Assess if the client has had a change in taste. E. Assess the client for any hoarseness or change in voice.
Utilizing the simple triage and rapid transport (START) system, in what order should the nurse prioritize the following patients? Place in order the steps of the process.Choice 1. A 67-year-old male complaining of chest pain. His heart rate is 120 beats/minute, his blood pressure is 100/68 mmHg, and his respiratory rate is 20 breaths/min.Choice 2. A 27-year-old woman presenting with a respiratory rate of 36 breaths/minute and capillary refill of 4 seconds.Choice 3. A 58-year-old woman who is able to walk on her own and states over and over, "I don't know what happened."Choice 4. A 30-year-old male with a collapsed airway and multiple chest trauma. He does not have a palpable carotid pulse and the nurse is unable to assess respiratory movement.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).