In helping to diagnose an acute MI, which electrocardiographic (ECG) change will be of most concern to the nurse when admitting a client with chest pain?

A client's EKG rhythm converts from normal sinus rhythm at 80 bpm to atrial fibrillation with a ventricular response at 166 bpm. Blood pressure is 162/74 mm Hg. Respiratory rate is 20 breaths per minute with normal chest expansion and clear lungs bilaterally. IV Heparin and Diltiazem are initiated. The nurse caring for the client understands that the priority goal of treatment is what?

In addition to assessing left ventricular function, what is an additional function of a pulmonary artery pressure monitoring system?

A client is admitted to the coronary care unit; the client's EKG shows atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular rate. The nurse prepares to assist the physician with the cardioversion procedure. To overcome the potential danger of inducing ventricular fibrillation during the procedure, the nurse should ensure that the

A form of angina which develops at rest in response to spasm of a coronary artery would respond best to

Which of the following does not return to normal for a client experiencing a ST elevated myocardial infarction?

A nurse is preparing for a cardioversion procedure for a client diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) who is alert and has a blood pressure of 110/66 mmHg. Which action should the nurse prioritize before implementing the cardioversion?

A client is 12 hours post-myocardial infarction and is exhibiting a heart rate of 118 bpm, blood pressure of 98/64 mmHg, and reports ongoing chest discomfort. The nurse collaborates with the provider to implement interventions aimed at preventing sustained tachycardia. What is the primary goal of this intervention?

Your client with a cardiac condition will be going home on simvastatin and gemfibrozil. Which of the following assessment findings is most important to communicate to the healthcare provider?

A client had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. His hemodynamics are:

• central venous pressure (CVP) low at 1 mm Hg;
• pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) low at 20/4 mm Hg;
• cardiac output (CO) low at 4 L/min;
• systemic vascular resistance (SVR) high at 1600 dynes/sec/cm(-5):
• BP low at 90/56 mm Hg.

The client's hemodynamic status would benefit most from

A 65-year-old patient with a history of heart failure presents to the emergency department with shortness of breath and hypotension. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate to administer in order to decrease the afterload and improve cardiac output in this patient?