Asked by denise olivo on Jun 03, 2024
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The nurse notes an S3 heart sound while performing an assessment on a patient admitted with an acute myocardial infarction.What should this finding indicate to the nurse?
A) Heart failure
B) Coronary artery disease
C) Hypertension
D) Pulmonic stenosis
Acute Myocardial Infarction
A medical emergency involving the sudden blockage of a coronary artery, leading to heart muscle damage or death, commonly known as a heart attack.
Pulmonic Stenosis
A heart valve disorder involving the narrowing of the pulmonary valve, affecting blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery.
Heart Sound
Audible noises generated by the beating heart and the resultant flow of blood through it, often heard with a stethoscope during medical examination.
- Distinguish common signs and symptoms associated with renal failure, respiratory problems, and heart diseases.
- Identify typical and atypical results in patient evaluations.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish common signs and symptoms associated with renal failure, respiratory problems, and heart diseases.
- Identify typical and atypical results in patient evaluations.
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