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A patient reports chest pain at rest. The EKG shows ST depression. What is the best way to describe this patient’s chest pain?

A 58-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease and prior myocardial infarction collapses in the hospital hallway. A rapid response is initiated, and the following data is noted: Assessment Findings: The patient is unresponsive. No palpable pulse. Cardiac monitor shows ventricular fibrillation (V-fib). Respirations: None. Oxygen Saturation: Not measurable. Which interventions should the nurse implement immediately to manage this patient’s condition? Select all that apply.

A patient with increased ICP develops fixed, dilated pupils. What should the nurse do immediately?

The nurse is providing education to a female patient with diabetes and high risk for heart attack. The nurse would include all of the following as signs of heart attack when providing education except: 

The nursing is caring for a patient with heart failure. Which perscribed order is meant for the management of this condition? 

A 62-year-old male arrives at the emergency department with severe chest pain that radiates to his left arm and jaw. He reports the pain began 30 minutes ago. He is diaphoretic and anxious. His medical history includes hypertension and smoking. Vital Signs BP: 150/92 mmHg HR: 98 bpm RR: 24 breaths per minute O2 Saturation: 90% on room air 12-Lead EKG: ST elevation noted on multiple leads Which of the following actions should the nurse perform immediately to manage this patient’s condition? Select all that apply.

A patient is admitted with a large pulmonary embolism and their MAP is 45 mmHg. They are anxious and express feelings of impending doom. What condition does the nurse anticipate? 

A 68-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by his family. He was having breakfast when his family noticed sudden changes in his behavior. The patient has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus.   Nurses Note Patient presents with signs of stroke that started approximately 30 minutes ago. Blood glucose 120 mg/dL. Stroke alert called. VS and BE FAST assessment completed.   Vital Signs BP 180/92 mmHg HR 92 bpm RR 16 breaths/min O2 Saturation 95% on room air Temperature 97.6 F   BE FAST Assessment Balance No balance changes Eyes No visual changes Facial Droop Present on right side Arm weakness/numbness Weakness in right arm and leg Speech Slurred speech, slow to respond to verbal commands Time Symptom onset 2 hours ago Which of the following support a diagnosis of a ischemic stroke? Select all that apply.

Which of the following vital signs demonstrate late findings of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? 

A nurse is assessing a patient with infective endocarditis, the nurse notes their Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score has changed from 15 to 10 . What is the priority concern?