Myocardial Infarction

Question 1

Signs and symptoms

Answer 1

sweating, feeling faint, vomiting, SOB

Question 1

Aetiology

Answer 1

Development of fatty plaques over the years in the walls of the arteries leading to narrowing and blockage of arteries

Question 2

Nursing diagnoses

Answer 2

Acute pain r/t tissue ischemia
Risk of decreased cardiac output r/t to change in rate, rhythm and electrical conduction

Question 3

Assessment

Answer 3

ECG to determine type of MI
Apical pulse
Coldspa pain

Question 4

interventions

Answer 4

Admin GTN spray and prescribed
Fluid restriction
Low stimulus room

Question 5

Rational for
Admin GTN spray as prescribed
Fluid restriction
Low stimulus room

Answer 5

Opens arteries to allow for blood flow
To reduce excess fluid
To decrease anxiety levels