A patient admitted with an elevated ST-segment myocardial infarction on oxygen per nasal cannula for his diagnosed influenza is complaining of shortness of breath with an oxygen satura-tion of 88. The albuterol treatment provides no relief.
What is the next best action by the RN? a. Increase the oxygen concentration and recheck the saturation after 10 minutes.
b. Obtain a 12-lead ECG.
c. Notify the health care provider.
d. Call the patient's wife to have her sit with him to calm him.
Question 2A student nurse wishes to know which model provides a way for the nurse to organize information needed not only to care for the patient but also to evaluate the care provided.
The nurse educator explains that this is which of the following models? a. Model for Improvement c. Mayo Clinic
b. University of Colorado Hospital d. Samaritan Hospital Quality Practice
Question 3A patient admitted with an elevated ST-segment myocardial infarction on oxygen per nasal cannula for his diagnosed influenza is complaining of shortness of breath with an oxygen satura-tion of 88. Which action by the RN is best?
a. Increase the oxygen concentration.
b. Ask respiratory therapy to administer an albuterol treatment.
c. Notify the health care provider.
d. Determine if anxiety could be causing the shortness of breath.
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