The Client with Myocardial Infarction

A Critical Thinking Case Study

Authors: Susan Ash, Marsha Purtee, & Joan Ulloth

Designer: Linda Caputi

Topics for Myocardial Infarction Case Study

Implementation of orders for the AMI client
Interpretation of laboratory values
Interpretation of EKG and treatment
Priority after cardiac catheterization
Assessment findings that go with AMI
Setting priorities of nursing diagnoses
Recognizing and treating anminophylline toxicity
Responding to the agitated client
Development of CHF-treatment of S&S
Interpretation of laboratory values and setting priorities of nursing diagnoses
Client education about chest tubes
Interpretation of assessment findings for cardiac tamponade and interventions
Interpretation of further assessment findings for cardiac tamponade and intervention
Responding to verbalization of the client’s feelings regarding discharge teaching
Priority discharge teaching for the post AMI and CABG client