A patient arrives with crushing chest pain, sweating and nausea. Which action should the nurse prioritise?
Correct answer: A. Obtain a 12-lead ECG as soon as possible
- A. Obtain a 12-lead ECG as soon as possible
- B. Offer a meal to reduce nausea and weakness
- C. Encourage deep breathing to reduce cardiac workload
- D. Ask the patient to walk to assess exercise tolerance
Explanation
A rapid 12-lead ECG helps identify myocardial infarction and guides urgent treatment. Walking and offering food are unsafe during possible acute coronary syndrome, while breathing exercises must not delay assessment.
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Covers assessment and nursing care for hypertension, coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial infarction, heart failure, valvular disease and dysrhythmias. It includes interpreting vital signs and ECG findings, managing chest pain, monitoring cardiac medicines, recognizing complications and distinguishing left-sided from right-sided heart failure.
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