The nurse at a primary healthcare provider's (HCPs) office is assessing a middle aged client who describes having symptoms of angina pectoris that occured while doing yard work. Which additional finding should the nurse obtain?

After three days of persistent epigastric pain, a female client presents to the clinic. She has been taking oral antacids without relief. Her vital signs are heart rate 122 beats/minute, respirations 16 breaths/minute, blood pressure 116/70 mm Hg, and oxygen saturation 96%. The nurse obtains a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). Which assessment finding is most critical?

A client with pneumonia is dyspneic, and the nurse positions the client in a high Fowler's position. The oxygen flow rate is 3 L/minute, and the client's pulse oximeter reading is 96%. An hour later the pulse oximeter reading is 88%. Which action should the nurse take first?

Following cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and multiple defibrillations, the client's blood is drawn for STAT analysis. The client's heart rate is 130 beats/minute with ST elevation. Which of the client's serum laboratory values is most important for the nurse to monitor?

A client who is experiencing chest pain and an ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF is receiving an infusion of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

Review H and P, nurse's notes, flow sheet, prescriptions, and imaging studies.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

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?

Following a mitral valve replacement, the client suddenly begins to show a large amount of blood on the surgical dressing while in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

After receiving midazolam and fentanyl prior to a bronchoscopy, an older adult's respiratory rate drops to 8 breaths/minute with periods of apnea. The client's arterial blood gas levels are obtained and evaluated. Which laboratory value indicates respiratory depression that can lead to respiratory arrest if left untreated?

Reference Range:

• pH [7.35 to 7.45]
• PaCO2 [35 to 45 mm Hg]
• HCO3 [21 to 28 mEq/L]
• PaO2 [80 to 100 mm Hg]

The healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes naloxone HCI 10 mcg IV bolus stat. Naloxone HCL is supplied as "0.02 mg/mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

A patient who is admitted with shortness of breath has a tracing with atrial fibrillation at 140 beats/minute of unknown duration. The nurse begins oxygen per nasal cannula and establishes a saline lock. Which should the nurse prepare to implement next?