A Patient Is Diagnosed with an Acute Myocardial Infarction and Ruptured

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction and ruptured papillary muscle.Which action is the highest priority for the nurse to complete?

• A)Obtain an electrocardiogram.
• B)Measure the patient's cardiac output.
• C)Assess the patient's neurological status.
• D)Assess respiratory status.

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