Which patient statement would help the nurse confirm a previous diagnosis of chronic stable angina?

When preparing a patient for a cardiac catheterization and coronary angiogram, which piece of information about the patient is crucial for the nurse to relay to the healthcare provider prior to the procedure?

Which patient statement indicates that the nurse’s teaching about sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) has been effective?

A 49-year-old male presents with chest pain.

An EKG reveals ST elevation, and he is diagnosed with myocardial ischemia. Which of the following interventions would be most beneficial for this patient?

What patient data would indicate to the nurse that the infusion of a thrombolytic agent should be stopped in a patient with an acute myocardial infarction?

You’re providing care to four patients.

Select all the patients who are at risk for developing sepsis:

A 56-year-old individual visits his primary care provider for a routine checkup.The physical examination reveals edema, an enlarged liver (hepatomegaly), and muffled heart sounds.

Which of the following findings should the nurse be most concerned about?

If a patient diagnosed with hypertension is prescribed Propranolol (Inderal), what patient history should prompt the nurse to consult with the healthcare provider before administering this drug?

A patient with a history of coronary artery disease experiences chest pain while walking. After taking sublingual nitroglycerin, the patient’s chest pain increases, and they experience clammy skin and blurry vision.

They call 911 and you are the nurse attending to them in the emergency department. What is the most important nursing intervention to do first?

After receiving the shift change report about four patients in the cardiac care unit, which patient should the nurse prioritize for assessment?

A nurse in the Emergency Department is evaluating a patient’s cardiac rhythm. What is the correct interpretation of the rhythm and the appropriate treatment?