The nurse is assigned to care for a client who had a myocardial infarction (MI) 2 days ago. The client has many questions about this condition. What area is a priority for the nurse to discuss at this time? *1 pointA. Daily needs and concernsB. The overview cardiac rehabilitationC. Medication and diet guidelineD. Activity and rest guidelines

A 60-year-old male client comes into the emergency department with complaints of crushing substernal chest pain that radiates to his shoulder and left arm. The admitting diagnosis is acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following admission orders should the nurse prioritize?*1 pointA. Administer the morphineB. Obtain a 12-lead ECGC. Obtain the blood workD. Order the chest radiograph

The nurse working in a long-term care facility is assessing a client who is experiencing chest pain. The nurse would interpret that the pain is most likely caused by myocardial infarction (MI) on the basis of what assessment finding?

Which of the following actions is the first priority care for a client exhibiting signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease?          *1 pointA. Decrease anxietyB. Enhance myocardial oxygenationC. Administer sublingual nitroglycerinD. Educate the client about his symptoms

A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure.Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client needs a referral for cardiac rehabilitation?A. "I will weigh myself daily.".B. "l hate how I feel all the time.".C. "I'm too tired to brush my teeth.".D. "I need to start eating a low-sodium diet.

A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage liver disease and is being placed on a transplant list. Which of the following statements by the client is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?A. "My parent has type 2 diabetes mellitus."B. "I wish my family was more supportive of my decision."C. "I am not very good about taking prescribed medication."D. "I had symptoms of asthma when I was a child."