Question 5: Take Action The nurse is preparing the patient f…
Question 5: Take Action The nurse is preparing the patient for cardiac catheterization. Complete the following documentation by selecting the appropriate response from each dropdown menu. “Prior to cardiac catheterization, the nurse will assess for allergy to [select1] . The nurse will palpate [select2] to establish a baseline. During the procedure, the primary concern is [select3]. Post-procedure, the patient should remain on bedrest for [select4] to prevent [select5].” Select 1 Options: Select 2 Options Select 3 Options Select 4: Options Select 5 Options Penicillin Iodine/contrast dye Latex Aspirin Carotid pulses Radial and pedal pulses bilaterally Apical pulse Brachial pulse A. Fluid overload B. Dysrhythmias C. Infection D. Respiratory distress A. 1-2 hours B. 3-4 hours C. 4-6 hours D. 24 hours A. Deep vein thrombosis B. Bleeding at insertion site C. Pressure ulcer formation D. Orthostatic hypotension
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Case study information the following questions will be based on this patient information. Several Questions will be asked related to the following information. You may want to take notes or refer back to this case study as you answer questions. Name: Robert ChenAge: 58 years oldSex: MaleAdmission: Emergency Department Nurses Notes: ER arrival: 0800 Chief Complaint: “I have crushing chest pain that won’t go away.” History of Present Illness Patient arrived via EMS after calling 911 for sudden onset chest pain that began 45 minutes ago while shoveling snow. Describes pain as “crushing” and “like an elephant sitting on my chest.” Pain radiates to left arm and jaw. Associated with nausea, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath. Took 2 antacids at home with no relief. Past Medical History Hypertension (10 years) Hyperlipidemia (5 years) Type 2 Diabetes (3 years) Former smoker (quit 2 years ago, 30-pack-year history) Current Medications Lisinopril 20 mg daily Atorvastatin 40 mg daily Metformin 1000 mg BID Allergies NKDA Social History Works as accountant (sedentary job) Denies current tobacco use Occasional alcohol use No regular exercise routine Family History Father: MI at age 62 Mother: HTN, diabetes Nursing Assessment 0800 General: Alert and oriented × 3, appears anxious and in distress, clutching chest Vital Signs: BP: 156/94 mmHg (right arm, sitting) HR: 102 bpm RR: 24 breaths/min SpO₂: 94% on room air Temp: 98.4°F (36.9°C) Pain: 9/10 (substernal, crushing, radiating to L arm and jaw) Cardiovascular: Heart rhythm regular, no murmurs Peripheral pulses present, equal bilaterally Capillary refill
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