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?

A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a myocardial infarction and has many medications and procedures scheduled. The nurse must delegate some of the client care tasks to an LPN who is also working on the unit. Which of the following components must the nurse consider when deciding what to delegate?

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?

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?

The telemetry nurse is caring for a client who complains of chest pain. The nurse observes the rhythm pictured on the monitor. Which orders should the nurse anticipate? 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?

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.

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 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 nurse is preparing to administer pain medication to a client who is experiencing pain in his chest from myocardial ischemia. Which factor would the nurse most likely consider when giving pain medication to this client?