A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)
Nausea
Orthopnea
Diaphoresis
Headache
Tachycardia
Correct Answer : A,C,E
a. Nausea: Nausea is a common symptom of myocardial infarction and can be associated with autonomic nervous system activation.
b. Orthopnea: Orthopnea, difficulty breathing while lying down, is more commonly associated with heart failure, not necessarily myocardial infarction.
c. Diaphoresis: Profuse sweating or diaphoresis is a common manifestation of myocardial infarction due to sympathetic nervous system activation.
d. Headache: Headache is not a typical symptom of myocardial infarction. However, some individuals may experience atypical symptoms.
e. Tachycardia: Tachycardia (rapid heart rate) is a common response to myocardial infarction and can be associated with sympathetic nervous system stimulation in response to decreased cardiac output.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
a. Provide humidified oxygen: Humidification helps prevent the drying of mucous membranes, making secretions more manageable and less tenacious. This is an acceptable method to thin
secretions in a client with a tracheostomy.
b. Prelubricate the suction catheter tip with sterile saline when suctioning the airway: While lubrication with sterile saline is a common practice during suctioning to reduce trauma to the airway, it does not directly address the tenacity of secretions.
c. Perform chest physiotherapy prior to suctioning: Chest physiotherapy is a technique used to mobilize respiratory secretions, but it may not directly address the tenacity of secretions.
d. Hyperventilate the client with 100% oxygen before suctioning the airway: Hyperventilation with 100% oxygen is not a routine practice and may lead to respiratory alkalosis. Providing
humidified oxygen is a more appropriate approach.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
a. Hyperactive bowel sounds: Shock is more likely to be associated with decreased bowel sounds rather than hyperactive bowel sounds.
b. Increased urine output: In the early stages of shock, there may be an increase in urine output as the body attempts to compensate. However, as shock progresses, renal perfusion decreases,
leading to decreased urine output.
c. Hypotension: Hypotension is a key indicator of shock. In shock, there is insufficient blood flow to meet the body's oxygen and nutrient needs, resulting in a drop in blood pressure.
d. Bradycardia: Shock typically leads to an increased heart rate (tachycardia) as the body tries to compensate for decreased cardiac output. Bradycardia is not a typical finding in the early stages of shock.
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