You are on med surg. Your patient is a 58 year old man who i…
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Yоu аre оn med surg. Yоur pаtient is а 58 year old man who is one day post knee replacement. He has been non‐compliant with knee exercises and movement stating "too much pain". • Height: 5'10" (178 cm) • Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg) • Medical History: Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperlipidemia, Smoking (1 pack/day for 30 years), Family history of cardiovascular disease. • Allegies: Cephalexin • Medications: Metformin 500 mg BID, Lisinopril 20 mg daily, Atorvastatin 40 mg daily, Aspirin 82 mg daily, Lovenox 40mg daily The patient pushes the call bell and when you enter he states "my chest hurts". He appears anxious, pale, and diaphoretic. • Blood Pressure; 160/95 • Heart Rate: 110 beats per minute, regular • Respiratory Rate: 22 breaths per minute • Oxygen Saturation: 94% on room air • Temperature: 98.6°F (37°C) The Rapid Response Team arrives and begins to treat the patient. The 12 lead ECG shows a pattern of a left ventricular MI. A cardiac alert is called. The first nitro decreases the patient's chest pain from a 7/10 to a 6/10. His vitals supported repeat doses of nitro. He has had 3 doses of nitro, and 4mg of morphine. His chest pain is now 4/10. • Blood Pressure; 144/88 • Heart Rate: 106 beats per minute, regular • Respiratory Rate: 20 breaths per minute • Oxygen Saturation: 99% on oxygen /1 18 of 34 • Temperature: 98.6°F (37°C) Which of the following are priority interventions in preparing to transfer the patient to the cath lab? Choose ALL that apply.
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