Asked by Julia Ybarra on Jun 11, 2024
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A patient is being monitored on a continuous cardiac monitor.The nurse directs the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to immediately report which of the following patient findings? (Select all that apply. )
A) Patient complaints of pain
B) Shortness of breath
C) Hypotension
D) Patient's request to use the bedside commode
Continuous Cardiac Monitor
A device used to continuously monitor the heart's electrical activity over a period, identifying abnormal rhythms or conditions.
Nursing Assistive Personnel
Individuals in healthcare settings who provide basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff.
Hypotension
A condition characterized by blood pressure that is lower than normal.
- Evaluate and rank the necessities of patients when monitoring electrocardiograms (ECG).
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Final Answer :
A,B,C
Explanation :
The skill of applying a cardiac monitor can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)who are specifically trained.The nurse directs the NAP to immediately report to the nurse alarms or patient complaints of pain,shortness of breath or hypotension.The NAP also ensures that the parameters for alarms are set as per the health care provider's orders.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate and rank the necessities of patients when monitoring electrocardiograms (ECG).
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