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Nurses notes
Client admitted with report of chest pain radiating to the left arm, sweating, shortness of breath, and epigastric discomfort. Client awake, alert, and oriented x3. Lung sounds clear bilaterally, 5152 heart sounds noted. All pulses palpable. Skin cool and diaphoretic to touch. Rates pain as 6 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. Pain described as sharp in the chest area with feelings of tightness and indigestion. Bowel sounds active in all 4 quadrants.


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Complete the diagram by specifying what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

Chronic stable angina
Myocardial infarction
Ischemic stroke
Cardiogenic shock
Administer oxygen
Request for a prescription of aspirin 325 mg
Vital signs

Correct Answer: B,E,F,G

Rationale: Myocardial infarction is suggested by radiating chest pain and diaphoresis; oxygen, aspirin, vital signs, and ECG monitoring are essential.

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