Exam 1: NUR2755/ NUR 2755 (New 2023 / 2024) Multidimensional Care IV |Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Rasmussen

Exam 1: NUR2755/ NUR 2755 (New 2023 / 2024) Multidimensional Care IV |Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Rasmussen QUESTION The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction who is experiencing chest pain. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply. 1. Administer morphine intramuscularly. 2. Administer an aspirin orally. 3. Apply oxygen via a nasal cannula. 4. Place the client in a supine position. 5. Administer nitroglycerin subcutaneously. Answer: 2. Administer an aspirin orally. 3. Apply oxygen via a nasal cannula. #1 is incorrect because morphine is administered IV not IM #5 Is incorrect because nitro is given sublingually, not subcutaneously QUESTION The client who has had a myocardial infarction is admitted to the telemetry unit from intensive care. Which referral would be most appropriate for the client? 1. Social worker. 2. Physical therapy. 3. Cardiac rehabilitation. 4. Occupational therapy. Answer: 3. Cardiac rehabilitation. QUESTION The client is one (1) day postoperative coronary artery bypass surgery. The client complains of chest pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? 1. Medicate the client with intravenous morphine. 2. Assess the client's chest dressing and vital signs. 3. Encourage the client to turn from side to side. 4. Check the client's telemetry monitor. Answer: 2. Assess the client's chest dressing and vital signs. #4 is incorrect because a nurse should assess the patient first, not a machine QUESTION The client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction is six (6) hours post-right femoral percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), also known as balloon surgery. Which assessment data would require immediate intervention by the nurse? 1. The client is keeping the affected extremity straig