ECG-  Sinus Tachycardia with t wave inversion.   Lab results…

ECG-  Sinus Tachycardia with t wave inversion.   Lab results: Cholesterol 250 mg/dL WBC 7,000/ mm3 Platelets 425,000/mm3 Potassium 3.9 mEq/L Magnesium 1.5 mEq/L  (1.5mEq/L- 2 mEq/L) Troponin 0.01 ng/ml  (0-0.04ng/ml) Creatine Kinase MB (CKMB) 10 IU/L  (5-25 IU/L) **The next morning the patient went for a PCI and he had a 75percent blockage and a cardiac stent was placed. Considering the patient’s diagnosis, and diagnostic/lab results, what classification of  medications would the nurse expect to be ordered? Select all that apply

A 65 year-old male client is admitted to the ER with crushin…

A 65 year-old male client is admitted to the ER with crushing sternal pain radiating to the left arm. The patient reports that the pain started an hour ago while watching television.   Client took 1 SL Nitroglycerine without relief,.  His wife drove him to the hospital. Now in the ER, the patient’s vital signs: Temp 98.8 F, HR 114, RR 24, BP 160/94, O2 SAT 90% Room air. Patient reports his sternal pain is an “8” on a scale 0-10.  Patient’s weight is 280 lbs (BMI 35). NKDA What priority interventions would be appropriate for the nurse to initiate now? Select all that apply