Case Scenario: A 68-year-old male patient is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with cardiogenic shock following an acute myocardial infarction (MI). The patient’s blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg, heart rate is 110 beats per minute, and oxygen saturation is 88% on 4 liters of oxygen via nasal cannula. The healthcare provider prescribes the following medications: Norepinephrine 4 mcg/min IV infusion Furosemide 40 mg IV push Morphine 2 mg IV push as needed for chest pain Question: Based on your understanding of cardiogenic shock and its treatment, match the prescribed medication with its primary therapeutic effect in managing this patient’s condition.

After surgery, a patient’s central venous pressure (CVP) monitor indicates low pressures. Which action would the nurse take?

A patient who reports a “racing” heart and feeling “anxious” comes to the emergency department. The nurse places the patient on a heart monitor and obtains the following electrocardiographic (ECG) tracing. Which action would the nurse take next?

The nurse is performing and physical examination on a 90-year-old male client who has been bedridden for the past year. Which adaptations for performing the exam would be appropriate for the client (select all that apply)?

A patient’s vital signs are pulse 90, respirations 24, and BP 128/64 mm Hg, and cardiac output is 4.7 L/min. The patient’s stroke volume is _____ mL. (Round to the nearest whole number.) _______

A patient returns to the cardiac observation area following a cardiac catheterization with coronary angiography. Which assessment would require immediate action by the nurse?

The home care nurse visits a patient with chronic heart failure who is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). The patient reports nausea and vomiting. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

The nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient. Which intervention is considered appropriate across most cultures?

The most significant factor in long-term survival of a patient with sudden cardiac death is

A patient has pain due to acute pericarditis. Which action would the nurse take?