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A patient who experienced an MI is now lethargic with deep, rapid respirations and has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.32, PaO2 88 mm Hg, PaCO2 35 mm Hg, and HCO3 16 mEq/L. How would the nurse interpret these results?

A patient is being treated for heart failure. Which laboratory test result will the nurse review to determine the effects of the treatment?

A patient who was admitted with a myocardial infarction has a 45-second episode of ventricular tachycardia, then converts to sinus rhythm with a heart rate of 98 beats/min. Which action would the nurse take next?

While listening at the mitral area, the nurse notes abnormal heart sounds at the patient’s 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line. After listening to the audio clip, describe how the nurse will document the assessment finding.Click here to listen to the audio clip

Which action by a registered nurse (RN) who is orienting to the telemetry unit indicates a good understanding of the treatment of heart dysrhythmias?

Which measurement would be the most sensitive indicator of cardiac function?

An older adult patient who had a mitral valve replacement with a mechanical valve is taking warfarin. Which information would the nurse include in discharge teaching?

While assessing an older adult patient, the nurse notes jugular venous distention (JVD) with the head of the patient’s bed elevated 45 degrees. What does this finding indicate?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an intraaortic balloon pump in place. Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care?

Which action would the nurse take first when the low pressure alarm sounds for a patient who has an arterial line in the left radial artery?