A 58-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease…
A 58-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease and prior myocardial infarction collapses in the hospital hallway. A rapid response is initiated, and the following data is noted: Assessment Findings: The patient is unresponsive. No palpable pulse. Cardiac monitor shows ventricular fibrillation (V-fib). Respirations: None. Oxygen Saturation: Not measurable. Which interventions should the nurse implement immediately to manage this patient’s condition? Select all that apply.
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A patient with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and a recent heart attack returns to the hospital complaining of rapid weight gains of 5 lbs over 2 days. Upon assessment the patient has +3 pitting pedal edema and they have cardiomegaly on their chest x-ray. What should the nurse recognize as the primary concern?
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A nursing is caring for a patient with heart failure. They are schedule for morning doses of carvedilol, lisinopril, aspirin, and furosemide. The nurse obtains vital signs prior to administration. Which of the following is an appropriate next action by the nurse? Vital Signs: Blood pressure 110/85 Heart rate 55 Respiratory rate 19 Temperature 98.8 F O2 saturation 96% on 2L nasal cannula
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