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A client recovering from an acute myocardial infarction is discussing discharge teaching with the nurse. Which statement made by the client indicates the need for additional discharge teaching regarding the resumption of sexual activity?

The nurse is admitting the client with a potential myocardial infarction to the unit, which action should be performed first?

The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a 72-year-old male patient with angina who has a new prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin. What information is most important for the nurse to include?

A client is receiving treatment for cardiogenic shock in the intensive care unit. The client’s family member asks the nurse, “What exactly is cardiogenic shock?” What is the nurse’s best response?

The nurse observes sinus tachycardia at a rate of 145 beats per minute on the cardiac monitor. Upon assessment the nurse determines the client is apneic and pulseless. What should be the nurses next action?

Which of the following client’s should the nurse provide discharge teaching to regarding the use of prophylactic antibiotics before dental procedures?

Prior to administering Alteplase (t-PA) to the client with a myocardial infarction, the nurse must explain the therapeutic action. Which statement by the nurse best describes the therapeutic action of this medication? 

Which nursing assessment should the nurse perform prior to administering treatment for a client diagnosed with rheumatic carditis?

A newly hired nurse is completing orientation on the telemetry unit. Which action demonstrates that the nurse understands the appropriate treatment of cardiac dysrthythmias?

The nurse clarifies that interventions in the emergent stage of a myocardial infarction (MI) involves the use of which interventions/ therapies? (Select all that apply)