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Courtney Dickenson
on Oct 13, 2024
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A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is recovering from a myocardial infarction.Which of the following nursing actions is the priority?
A) Initiate continuous cardiac monitoring.
B) Administer 6 L/min of oxygen via nasal cannula.
C) Deep suction the patient every 2 hours.
D) Assess bilateral lung sounds every hour.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe, often caused by long-term exposure to irritants.
Myocardial Infarction
A medical term for a heart attack, resulting from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die.
Continuous Cardiac Monitoring
The ongoing process of tracking the heart's activity to detect any abnormalities or changes in heart rhythm.
- Identify factors that influence respiratory rhythms and air movement.
- Implement initial treatment and first aid procedures for individuals experiencing acute respiratory or cardiovascular emergencies.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify factors that influence respiratory rhythms and air movement.
- Implement initial treatment and first aid procedures for individuals experiencing acute respiratory or cardiovascular emergencies.