This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient with chest pain is prescribed to have a troponin level drawn. What is the purpose of this ... (Read 17 times)

humphriesbr@me.com

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Jun 2, 2019

Question 1

The nurse begins emergency care of a patient with a myocardial infarction. Place in order the medication interventions that the nurse will provide to this patient.

Choice 1. Administer four baby-strength aspirins.
Choice 2. Administer nitroglycerin.
Choice 3. Apply oxygen.
Choice 4. Administer morphine 2 to 5 mg intravenous every 5 to 30 minutes as needed.
Choice 5. Administer a beta blocker.

Question 2

A patient with chest pain is prescribed to have a troponin level drawn. What is the purpose of this diagnostic test when caring for a patient with chest pain? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
◦ The peak level of troponin appears in 12 hours.
◦ The troponin level may be a predictor of myocardial infarction size.
◦ If a cardiac injury has occurred, the troponin level will stay elevated for 7 to 10 days.
◦ A negative result does not need to be retested.
◦ It appears in the bloodstream 4 to 12 hours after the onset of cardiac injury.
Understanding the Essentials of Critical Care Nursing ¦ Perrin, MacLeod ¦ 3rd Edition
Buy Test-Bank


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by humphriesbr@me.com on Jun 2, 2019

Dominic

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #1 on: Jun 2, 2019
Lorsum iprem. Lorsus sur ipci. Lorsem sur iprem. Lorsum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipci. Lorsum sur iprium, valum sur ipci et, vala sur ipci. Lorsem sur ipci, lorsa sur iprem. Valus sur ipdi. Lorsus sur iprium nunc, valem sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsum sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Vala sur ipdi nunc, valem sur ipdi, valum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipdi, vala sur ipdi. Valem sur iprem nunc, lorsa sur iprium. Valum sur ipdi et, lorsus sur ipci. Valem sur iprem. Valem sur ipci. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsem sur ipci, valus sur iprem. Lorsem sur iprem nunc, valus sur iprium.
Answer Preview
Only 25% of students answer this correctly


humphriesbr@me.com

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
Reply #2 on: Jun 2, 2019
TY


Dominic

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #3 on: Jun 2, 2019
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

Did you know?

People with alcoholism are at a much greater risk of malnutrition than are other people and usually exhibit low levels of most vitamins (especially folic acid). This is because alcohol often takes the place of 50% of their daily intake of calories, with little nutritional value contained in it.

Energy Level Diagram of Hydrogen Energy Level Diagram of Hydrogen
Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention
Sensory and Emotional Components of Pain Sensory and Emotional Components of Pain
Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work. Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work.
An open chamber MRI may be more comfortable for the patient, but images may not be as distinct. An open chamber MRI may be more comfortable for the patient, but images may not be as distinct.
Examples of Basic-Level, Subordinate, and Superordinate Concepts Examples of Basic-Level, Subordinate, and Superordinate Concepts
Video: Anatomy and Chemical Makeup of a Single Hair (Animation)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library