What is the significance of the patients clenched fist in the center of his chest?
4. Why are you asking the patient these specific questions? The patient tells you that he is still experiencing chest pressure; however, it is less severe. Since his blood pressure remains stable (130/84 mmHg), you administer another 2 mg dose of morphine via IV push. You continue to monitor the patient’s vital signs and cardiac rhythm. Your estimated time of arrival at the hospital is 5–10 minutes. 5. Are there any special considerations for this patient? Upon arriving at the emergency department, the patient states that he is pain-free. You give your verbal report and field-obtained 12-lead ECG to the attending physician. Following additional assessment in the emergency department, the patient is diagnosed with an acute anterior wall myocardial infarction. Following successful treatment with fibrinolytic therapy, he is admitted to the cardiac care unit and transferred to a cardiac rehabilitation facility 10 days later. Cardiac Case Study: Answers and Summary 1. What is the clinical
