An older adult client comes to the emergency department stating, "My heart is beating out of my chest." Based on this electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm strip, which intervention should the nurse implement?

Based on this strip, which is the correct interpretation of this rhythm?

A client is admitted with a confirmed pulmonary embolism (PE). Six hours after heparin IV infusion is initiated, the client's partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is 152 seconds, so the infusion is discontinued. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

Reference Range:

• Partial Prothrombin Time (PTT) [27 to 41 seconds]

A 57-year-old male client is brought to the emergency department (ED) by emergency medical services (EMS) with reports of chest pain. Client was mowing his lawn and noticed chest pain presenting as tightness and pressure. The pain continued to increase over about 30 minutes when the client decided to rest. The client's wife called emergency medical services (EMS) when the pain was unrelieved after 20 minutes of rest. Client reports no other incidents of experiencing this pain. His medical history includes hypertension, obesity, and a 20 year history of smoking, having quit about 5 years ago. Takes metoprolol succinate ER 25 mg PO.

For each assessment finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with angina or myocardial infarction, or both. Each column must have at least one response option selected.

The nurse is reviewing laboratory values of a client who was discharged two weeks ago after experiencing a myocardial infarction. Which finding most requires follow-up with the client?

Reference Range:

• Triglycerides [40 to 160 mg/dL (0.45 to 1.81 mmol/L)]
• Lipase [0 to 160 units/L (0 to 2.67 μkat/L)]
• Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) [less than 130 mg/dL (3.36 mmol/L)]
• High-density lipoproteins (HDL) [greater than 45 mg/dL (greater than 1.16 mmol/L)]

The nurse is assessing a client with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) who is admitted for possible pulmonary embolism (PE). It is important to report which finding to the healthcare provider immediately?

The nurse is caring for a client recovering from a recent myocardial infarction. To reduce cardiac workload, which intervention should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?

The nurse reviews chart data.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area which potential condition the client is experiencing, two actions to take, and two parameters the nurse would monitor.

While assessing a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the client's lower legs. Which assessment provides further data to support this finding?

An adult client with pericarditis is exhibiting muffled heart sounds. The client is diagnosed with cardiac tamponade, and a pericardiocentesis is scheduled. Prior to the procedure, it is most important for the nurse to implement which intervention?

A client collapses while ambulating in the hallway. The nurse calls for help after verifying that the client is not breathing and has no palpable pulse. Which intervention should the nurse implement?