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Pathophysiology myocardial infarctionWhat is myocardial infarction? What is its etiology? - correct answer Answer: The total occlusion of one or more coronary arteries resulting in ischemia and death of myocardial tissues. Most common cause is atherosclerosis. What is the pathophysiology of MI? What are its clinical manifestations? - correct answer Answer: Atherosclerotic accumulations obstruct artery, or break off, causing platelets to aggregate at the site of injury and form a thrombus that...

1. A client is admitted to an emergency department with chest pain that is being ruled out for myocardial infarction. Vital signs are as follows: at 11 AM, pulse (P), 92 beats/min, respiratory rate (RR), 24 breaths/min, blood pressure (BP), 140/88 mm Hg; 11:15 AM, P, 96 beats/min, RR, 26 breaths/min, BP, 128/82 mm Hg; 11:30 AM, P, 104 beats/min, RR, 28 breaths/min, BP, 104/ 68 mm Hg; 11:45 AM, P, 118 beats/min, RR, 32 breaths/min, BP, 88/58 mm Hg. The nurse should alert the physician because the...

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Which of the following actions is first priority of care for a client exhibiting signs & symptoms of coronary artery disease? A. Decrease anxiety B. Enhance myocardial oxygenation C. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin D. Educate the client about his symptoms - Answer B. Enhance myocardial oxygenation Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first priority when a client exhibits signs or symptoms of cardiac compromise. Without adequate oxygenation, the myocardium suffers damage. ...

Med Surg Exam 2- study Guide -2024 Hypertension, CAD/Atherosclerosis, Angina, Myocardial Infarction, & Reperfusion Blood Pressure “force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessel” Blood Pressure Regulation Sympathetic Nervous System – Activation of SNS for low bp = increased HR, cardiac contractility, vasoconstriction, release of renin – Receptors = alpha 1 & 2, Beta 1 & 2, dopamine – Baroreceptors – located in carotids and aortic arch, sense changes in BP ...

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