The nurse reviews the follow-up assessment data of a client…
The nurse reviews the follow-up assessment data of a client with coronary artery disease (CAD) who has been following a prescribed treatment plan for 3 months. Which of the following findings indicates that the client’s management of CAD has been effective?
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A client returns to the emergency department with chest pain 2 days after being discharged following treatment for a ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI). The client underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and reports not taking the prescribed antiplatelet medications since discharge. The nurse obtains a 12-lead ECG and cardiac biomarkers. Which of the following laboratory tests would be most helpful in determining recurrence of a myocardial infarction?
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The nurse is caring for a patient with sinus bradycardia and a heart rate of 24 bpm. Upon assessment, the patient’s blood pressure is 82/46, and they’re confused, short of breath, and complain of chest pain. Which intervention would the nurse anticipate implementing first?
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