21F – A patient presents to the Emergency Department and reports a new onset of severe chest pain. Which action should the nurse take (assume all are ordered) to determine if the patient is experiencing a myocardial infarction?  

 – A 44 year-old person was taking a short break from working outside during the summer when they lost consciousness and collapsed in their yard. They were brought to the emergency department by ambulance. They have a past medical history of hypertension and take 40 mg of furosemide (Lasix) daily. Vital signs: BP 82/40, pulse 124 and weak, RR 36 and shallow, T 41.5°C. Skin is hot, dry, and pale. Upon initial assessment, you expect that the patient will be diagnosed with:

12H – A patient presents to the Emergency Department complaining of intermittent chest pain for the past two days. The patient tells the nurse that the chest pain happens while watching the evening news and drinking a glass of wine. Which type of angina does this patient likely experience?

Mental examinations by the opposing party are not allowed under discovery methods.

A settlement is a resolution by the parties of their dispute without the necessity of trial.

North Carolina has one trial court called County Court.

The court has the power bring together, different parties in one lawsuit so that all claims can be decided.

Every pleading and discovery request must be signed by an attorney.

The Rules require one to plead special matters, such as fraud, with particularity

After interviewing a client, a paralegal can talk to others outside the law firm, because the attorney-client privilege does not apply to paralegals.