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The nurse reviews the Nurses' Nоtes, Vitаl Signs, Prоvider's Prescriptiоns, аnd Diаgnostic Results from 1230. History and Physical 1000: Client presents to the ED with substernal chest pain radiating into the left arm. Client states that pain has been on and off for 24 to 48 hr but now the pain is accompanied by nausea, diaphoresis, and heart palpitations. Client also reports dyspnea with exertion. Client has a medical history significant for hypertension, migraines, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Client reports a history of smoking cigarettes, 0.5 packs per day for 20 years, but quit 10 years ago. Client reports alcohol use during social occasions. Client reports no recreational drug use. Nurses' Notes 1000: On admission, client reports substernal pain and rates it as 6 on a scale from 0 to 10. Client states that pain also radiates into the left arm. Exertion makes the pain slightly worse, but rest does not alleviate all the pain. Client's skin is greyish ashen in color and sweaty. Client is alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation. Slightly anxious but does not appear to be in distress. Heart rate irregular. Bilateral radial and pedal pulses are +1 and hands and feet are bluish grey in color and cool to the touch. Lung sounds crackles in bilateral bases. The client reports dyspnea on exertion, but not at rest. Abdomen soft, non-distended. Bowel sounds are hyperactive in all 4 quadrants. Client reports excessive flatulence and their last bowel movement was 1 day ago, which was soft and formed. Client reports nausea over the last 2 days but reports no vomiting. 1015: Continuous cardiac monitoring initiated; 12-lead ECG obtained. Client is now rating chest pain as 8 on a scale from 0 to 10, radiating down the left arm and into the jaw. Client is becoming more anxious and restless. Oxygen applied at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. 1230: Client returned from cardiac catheterization lab following stent placement. Client was found to have a 90% occlusion of the distal right coronary artery (RCA). Left femoral artery was used for procedure and a vascular closure device was applied in the catheterization lab. The dressing is dry and intact, no hematoma at or around site. Bilateral lower extremities are warm with capillary refill less than 2 seconds, pedal pulses +1. Client is alert and orientated x 4. Heart sounds are clear. Bilateral lung sounds coarse. Client reports pain as 5 on a scale from 0 to 10 at the cardiac catheter site and in the lower back, but currently reports no chest pain. Infusing 0.9% sodium chloride at 15 mL/hr via 18 gauge, left antecubital peripheral IV. Indwelling catheter was inserted at 1030, total amount of urine is 20 cc and is amber-colored. Continuous ECG monitor shows sinus rhythm with frequent PVCs. Client to remain on bedrest for the next 3 hr, then advance activity as tolerated. Vital Signs 1000: Temperature 37.5° C (99.5° F)Heart rate 101/min; regularBlood pressure 82/55 mm HgRespiratory rate 18/minOxygen saturation 89% on room air 1230: Temperature 37.1° C (98.9° F)Heart rate 95/minBlood pressure 88/68 mm HgRespiratory rate 16/minOxygen saturation 95% on 2 L/min via nasal cannula Provider Prescriptions 1045: Apply oxygen to maintain saturation level greater than 90% Metoprolol 25 mg PO Insert indwelling catheter. Morphine 1 to 2 mg IV every hour PRN for pain Nitroglycerin sublingual per protocol Echocardiogram Prepare the client for cardioversion. Lab tests: LDL, HDL, cardiac markers Prepare the client for transfer to the cardiac catheterization lab. Aspirin 325 mg PO Obtain vascular access. 1230: Furosemide 40 mg IV daily Repeat post catheterization 12-lead ECG per protocol Potassium chloride 40 mEq PO daily Discontinue IV fluids Hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg/325 mg PO every 4 to 6 hr PRN for pain Increase oxygen to 6 L/min via nasal cannula Diagnostic Results 1030: 12-lead ECG interpretation. Tachycardia with occasional premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). A 5 mm ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF indicative of ST elevation MI (STEMI). 1230: Troponin I 0.10 ng/mL (less than 0.03 ng/mL) Potassium 3.3 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) Sodium 140 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L) WBC count 9,000/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3) Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse implement?