A client is admitted with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and an ejection fraction (EF) of 35%. The nurse knows that an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor will be started within 24 hours to reduce the incidence of which process?

The nurse is caring for a client on the telemetry unit who suddenly becomes unresponsive and has no pulse. The cardiac monitor shows the rhythm below: After calling for assistance and a crash cart, which action will the nurse take next?

A client who is postoperative day 1 following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has produced 20 mL of urine in the past 3 hours and the nurse has confirmed the patency of the urinary catheter. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?

A nurse is teaching a nursing student the symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Which statements by the nursing student indicate an understanding of the symptoms of an AMI? (Select all that apply.)

A client being treated for heart failure is administered intravenous furosemide. Which outcome indicates that the medication has achieved the expected therapeutic effect?

The nurse is reading the cardiac monitor and notes saw-tooth P waves and QRS complexes of 0.06 seconds. The ventricular rate is 174 beats per minute, and the client is hemodynamically stable. How will the nurse correctly interpret the rhythm?

A nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client with heart failure. What is an essential aspect of teaching that may prevent an exacerbation of heart failure?

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A client presents to the emergency department (ED) complaining of chest pain. The provider orders a 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG). The following 12 lead ECG is obtained. What priority interventions will the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)

A male client is prescribed nitroglycerin in the emergency department (ED) for chest pain. The nurse knows that there are contraindications to administering nitroglycerin. While completing the admission history, the nurse will assess the client for which condition that would prompt further questioning?