A client is admitted to the emergency room with chest pain and a suspected diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which test would the nurse expect the physician to order to make a definitive diagnosis of MI?

Choice A rationale

Having the patient lift their back and buttocks using a trapeze allows for proper assessment of pressure areas and skin care. This technique reduces the risk of further injury or discomfort and provides better access for the nurse to assess the skin condition.

Choice B rationale

Asking the patient to turn to the side independently may not be feasible for a patient with a pelvic fracture. This method can cause pain and risk further injury, making it an unsuitable choice for assessing pressure areas.

Choice C rationale

Rolling the patient over to the side by pushing on the patient's hip is not recommended as it can exacerbate the injury and cause pain. This method is not appropriate for patients with pelvic fractures.

Choice D rationale

Deferring back assessment until the patient is ambulatory is not a safe practice. Pressure areas should be regularly assessed to prevent skin breakdown and complications, even if the patient is not yet ambulatory.

Choice A rationale

Attaching a wristband indicating the client's allergy is a good practice, but it is not the priority action. The priority is to notify the provider to avoid any potential allergic reactions during the procedure.

Choice B rationale

Notifying the dietary department is not relevant in this context. The priority is to ensure the provider is aware of the allergy to prevent an adverse reaction during the cardiac catheterization.

Choice C rationale

Asking the client about other food allergies is important, but the priority action is to notify the provider immediately to ensure the safety of the client during the procedure.

Choice D rationale

Notifying the provider of the client's allergy is the priority action. This ensures that the provider can take necessary precautions to prevent an allergic reaction during the cardiac catheterization procedure.