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S2 STEMI ATI 1.A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medi ... cation? A. analgesic B. anti-inflammatory C. antiplatelet aggregate D. antipyretic 2.A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had an acute myocardial infarction (MI) about the reason blood was drawn from the client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding cardiac enzymes studies? A. "These tests help determine the degree of damage to the heart tissues." B. "Cardiac enzymes will identify the location of the MI." C. "These tests will enable the provider to determine the heart structure and mobility of the heart valves." D. "Cardiac enzymes assist in diagnosing the presence of pulmonary congestion." 3.A nurse is caring for a client who has had a myocardial infarction. Upon his first visit to cardiac rehabilitation, he tells the nurse that he doesn't understand why he needs to be there because there is nothing more to do, as the damage is done. Which of the following is the correct nursing response? A. "Cardiac rehabilitation cannot undo the damage to your heart but it can help you get back to your previous level of activity safely." B. "It’s not unusual to feel that way at first, but once you learn the routine, you’ll enjoy it." C. "Exercise is good for you and good for your heart." D. "Your doctor is the expert here, and I’m sure he would only recommend what is best for you." 4.A nurse is admitting a client who has acute heart failure following myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse recognizes that which of the following prescriptions by the provider requires clarification? A. Morphine sulfate 2 mg IV bolus every 2 hr PRN pain B. Laboratory testing of serum potassium upon admission C. 0.9% normal saline IV at 50 mL/hr continuous D. Bumetanide 1 mg IV bolus every 12 hr [Show More]

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