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Which assessment data collected by the nurse admitting a patient with chest pain, suggests that the pain is caused by a ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)?

 Which topic would be of importance for the nurse to include when teaching a patient about testing for possible metabolic syndrome?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who reports crushing chest pain, nausea and shortness of breath.  The nurse sends serum cardiac biomarker studies. Which biomarker is most cardiac-specific and helpful in diagnosing a myocardial infarction?

A nurse in the emergency room is caring for a client who presents with manifestations that indicate a myocardial infarction. Which of the following interventions should the nurse do FIRST?

Using body mass index (BMI) classification, which patient’s height and weight would be considered obese? BMI (kg/m2) =  weight (pounds) x 703         height (inches)2

In addition to a diet and exercise plan, a patient with obesity is newly prescribed Phentermine for short-term use. When reviewing the patient’s history, which condition would make the nurse question this order?

 The son of a 90 year old patient admitted with a urinary tract infection asks the nurse, “Why is my mom acting so agitated and confused?  This is not normal for her.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A patient who has been successfully losing 1 lb weekly for several months is weighed at the clinic and has not lost any weight for the last month. Which action should the nurse do FIRST?

A nurse in the emergency department is admitting a patient complaining of dizziness and burning epigastric pain that has not improved with rest.  When asking the patient about the history of present illness, which question should the nurse ask first?

The nurse identifies the need for further teaching on fall hazards when an older adult client states which of the following?