NSG 330 (NSG 330)

A nurse assesses an older adult client who is experiencing a myocardial infarction. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect? Selected Answer: d. Disorientation and confusion Response Feedback: In older adults, disorientation or confusion may be the major manifestation of myocardial infarction caused by poor cardiac output. Pain manifestations and numbness and tingling of the arm could also be related to the myocardial infarction. However, the nurse should be more concerned about the...

Burns and trauma 1) An emergency room nurse assesses a client who was rescued from a home fire. The client suddenly develops a loud, brassy cough. Which action should the nurse take first? Ans: Apply oxygen and continuous pulse oximetry 2) Nurse prepares to administer intravenous cimetidine (Tagamet) to a client who has a new burn injury. The client asks why am I taking this medication How should the nurse respond. Ans: it helps prevent stomach ulcers, which are common after burns. 3)...

A nurse assesses an older adult client who is experiencing a myocardial infarction. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect? Selected Answer: d. Disorientation and confusion Response Feedback: In older adults, disorientation or confusion may be the major manifestation of myocardial infarction caused by poor cardiac output. Pain manifestations and numbness and tingling of the arm could also be related to the myocardial infarction. However, the nurse should be more concerned about ...

Mrs. Jingle, 90-year-old, brought to Emergency Dept. by paramedics with a full code status lives in a Board & Care Facility that provides meals/medications. She's had flu symptoms for 2 days: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;anorexia. Vital Signs: 92/60 mm Hg, Heart Rate (HR) 115 beats/min., Respiratory Rate (RR) 24/ min., SpO2 90% on room air, Temp PO 102.4°F/39.11°C. Medication HX: Lasix /Furosemide 20 mg PO daily; Lanoxin/Digoxin .25 mg PO daily; Lopressor/ Metoprolol 12.5 mg PO BID. Telemetry...