NCLEX Review Questions: Quiz 27

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with an anterior myocardial infarction 2 days ago. Upon assessment, the nurse identifies a new systolic murmur at the apex. The nurse should first:
- 1. Assess for changes in vital signs.
- 2. Draw an arterial blood gas.
- 3. Evaluate heart sounds with the client leaning forward.
- 4. Obtain a 12 Lead electrocardiogram.

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