N125 Heart and Neck Muscles Case Study - Complete Solutions (Verified)

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N125 Heart and Neck Muscles Case Study - Complete Solutions (Verified) Meet the Client: Mr. Dev KapurMr. Dev Kapur is a 58-year-old male who moved to the area from India 20 years ago. He is admitted... directly to the cardiac telemetry unit from his physician's office with a history of increasingly frequent periods of dyspnea, dizziness, and minor chest discomfort. List possible symptoms to consider Age: 58 y/o C/S: Moved from India 20 yrs ago Hx: Frequent dyspnea, dizziness, minor chest discomfort During the admission assessment, the nurse first measures Mr. Kapur's vital signs and oxygen saturation. The vital signs and oxygen saturation are within normal parameters, although the radial pulse rhythm is irregular. Based on Mr. Kapur's report of increasingly frequent periods of dyspnea, dizziness, and minor chest discomfort, what assessment should the nurse perform next? Based on Mr. Kapur's report of increasingly frequent periods of dyspnea, dizziness, and minor chest discomfort, what assessment should the nurse perform next? Ask the client to stand and then recheck the blood pressure. Place the client in a supine position and observe for orthopnea. Measure the apical and radial pulse rates at the same time. Determine if the client is currently experiencing any angina. [Show More]

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