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krzymel

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The provider requests the nurse start an infusion of an inotropic agent on a client. How does the nurse explain the action of these drugs to the client and spouse?
 
  a. It constricts vessels, improving blood flow.
  b. It dilates vessels, which lessens the work of the heart.
  c. It increases the force of the heart's contractions.
  d. It slows the heart rate down for better filling.

Question 2

A client presents to the emergency department with an acute myocardial infarction (MI) at 1500 (3:00 PM). The facility has 24-hour catheterization laboratory abilities. To meet The Joint Commission's Core Measures set,
 
  by what time should the client have a percutaneous coronary intervention performed?
 
  a.
  1530 (3:30 PM)
  b.
  1600 (4:00 PM)
  c.
  1630 (4:30 PM)
  d.
  1700 (5:00 PM)


scrocafella

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A positive inotrope is a medication that increases the strength of the heart's contractions. The other options are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The Joint Commission's Core Measures set for MI includes percutaneous coronary intervention within 90 minutes of diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Therefore, the client should have a percutaneous coronary intervention performed no later than 1630 (4:30 PM).


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