A client is admitted with an acute anterior myocardial infar…

A client is admitted with an acute anterior myocardial infarction. Two hours post-MI, the client develops cardiogenic shock due to reduced cardiac output. The client is stabilized on inotropic support.Which intervention should the nurse anticipate to definitively restore myocardial perfusion?

The nurse is caring for a client on a mechanical ventilator…

The nurse is caring for a client on a mechanical ventilator when the high-pressure alarm begins to sound. On assessment, the nurse notes an increased respiratory rate, visible secretions in the endotracheal tube, and coarse crackles on auscultation. What is the nurse’s priority action?