Angina/MI NCLEX Exam questions and answers
Angina/MI NCLEX Exam questions and answers Which cardiac enzyme would the nurse expect to elevate first in a client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction? - 3. Troponin is the enzyme that elevates within 1 to 2 hours Along with persistent, crushing chest pain, which signs/symptoms would make the nurse suspect that the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction? 1. Midepigastric pain and pyrosis 2. Diaphoresis and cool clammy skin 3. Intermittent claudication and paloor 4. Jugular vein distention and dependent edema - 2. Diaphoresis is a systemic reaction to the MI. The body vasoconstricts to shunt blood from the periphery to the trunk of the body; this in turn, leads to cold, clammy skin The client diagnosed with rule-out myocardial infarction is experiencing chest pain while walking to the bathroom. Which action should the nurse implement first? 1. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
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