A 58-year-old male with a history of hypertension and hyperl…

A 58-year-old male with a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia presents with a massive inferior myocardial infarction. His blood pressure is 70/40, heart rate is 130 bpm, and respiratory rate is 22 breaths per minute. The patient is also exhibiting signs of pre-renal acute kidney injury, including oliguria (urine output 10 mL/h) and a rise in BUN and creatinine. His ECG shows ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and AVF with troponin levels markedly elevated.  Which of the following interventions should be prioritized to manage both the myocardial infarction and pre-renal failure in this patient?  

A nurse is educating a 58-year-old patient with end-stage re…

A nurse is educating a 58-year-old patient with end-stage renal disease who just had an arteriovenous (AV) fistula created for hemodialysis. The nurse is explaining the care and maintenance of the new fistula to help prevent complications and ensure optimal function. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about the care of the AV fistula?