A client who has recovered from a heart attack has been moved to a different unit in the hospital and placed on telemetry. As the nurse is connecting the electrodes to the client, he asks, “Why do I have to wear this?” What information should the nurse give this client about telemetry? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client complaining of chest pain. A 12-lead EKG (ECG) shows normal sinus rhythm. After 30 minutes, the client’s lab work results and shows elevated troponin. What are the priority interventions at this time? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who suffered a myocardial infarction. Which of the following is NOT a complication due to an MI?

A client presents to the emergency department with complaints of chest pain. The EKG shows normal sinus rhythm, but the client’s troponin comes back at 3.4 ng/mL. The nurse knows this client is most likely experiencing an N-STEMI and prepares which medication to give to the client?

A nurse finished getting report on four clients and now is deciding who is the priority. The client with which of the following should be seen first?

A 77-year-old client is seen in the ED for chest pain. The provider orders lab work to determine if damage has been done to the heart muscle. Which lab test is a cardiac enzyme that would be ordered to check for heart damage?

A nurse in the emergency room has clients that are all complaining of pain. The nurse knows that the client having pain in which of the following areas is the priority?

A 56-year-old client is being seen at the primary care clinic for follow-up after having chest pain. The client tells the nurse, “I think I had a heart attack yesterday but it could have just been chest pain. It still hurts some, though.” The provider orders a troponin level and an ECG. Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a female client who is having an acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following symptoms is specific to females who are experiencing an MI?

The nurse is helping to manage a client who has suffered an acute MI. Which of the following laboratory findings does the nurse expect to find following this event? Select all that apply.