A patient with newly diagnosed heart failure reports, “I can…
A patient with newly diagnosed heart failure reports, “I can breathe fine during the day, but the moment I lie down at night, I feel like I’m drowning. I have to sleep propped up in a chair.” Based on this description, which clinical manifestation should the nurse document?
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A patient is brought to the emergency department 10 minutes after the onset of severe chest pain. The nurse suspects a STEMI. Which early myocardial change is expected to occur within the beginning stages of ischemia of the heart?
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A newborn appears cyanotic shortly after birth. The provider suspects transposition of the great arteries (TGA), a condition in which systemic and pulmonary circulations run in parallel rather than connected. Which anatomic defect is responsible for this cyanosis?
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During acute coronary syndrome (ACS), interruption of coronary blood flow forces myocardial cells to shift from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism. Without timely reperfusion, irreversible myocardial cell death may result. To minimize necrosis and preserve viable myocardium, what is the recommended goal timeframe for achieving reperfusion therapy?
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