A 25-year-old man presents at the ED complaining of substernal ...

[kellyjaisingh]

A 25-year-old man presents at the ED complaining of substernal chest pain and shortness of breath. He admits to a history of substance abuse. What medical diagnoses should be considered?
 
  1. amphetamine overdose
  2. asthma secondary to amphetamine overdose
  3. heart attack secondary to cocaine use
  4. heart attack secondary to opiate overdose

Question 2

All of the following are appropriate nursing orders EXCEPT
 
  a. give analgesic medications as prescribed
  b. maintain bed rest to decrease oxygen demands
  c. administer antidysrhythmics per protocol
  d. administer oxygen

[jasonq]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

D
Health promotion nursing orders encourage behaviors that lead to a higher level of wellness. Observation orders include observation of potential complications, as well as observations about the patient's current responses. Prevention orders direct care to reduce risk factors or to prevent complications. Treatment orders include teaching, referrals, or physical care needed in the treatment of an existing problem. Administering oxygen is a dependent nursing intervention that requires an order from another health care professional.

[kellyjaisingh]

Excellent

[kthug]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it