You are preparing the nursing care plan for a middle-aged patient admitted to the intensive care unit for an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)
His symptoms include tachycardia, palpitations, anxiety, jugular vein distention, and fatigue. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate?
a. Decreased Cardiac Output
b. Impaired Tissue Perfusion
c. Impaired Cardiac Contractility
d. Impaired Activity Tolerance
ANS: A
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When inspecting a patient's abdomen, the nurse notes which finding as abnormal?
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