for the week of 05.18.09
A nurse admits a client transferred from the emergency room (ER). The client, diagnosed with a myocardial infarction, is complaining of substernal chest pain, diaphoresis and nausea. What should be the first action taken by the nurse?
1. "Get the PRN 12 lead EKG taken"
2. "Administer morphine sulfate as ordered"
3. "Flexion of the legs with rebound tenderness"
4. "Hyperflexion of the neck with rebound flexion of the legs"
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The correct answer is number: 2
Ignatavicius, D., & Workman, M. (Eds.).
Medical-surgical nursing: Critical thinking for collaborative care (6th ed.).(2009).
St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
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