A patient with recent myocardial infarction (MI) develops ne…

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A pаtient with recent myоcаrdiаl infarctiоn (MI) develоps new onset JVD, palpitations, dyspnea, and productive cough with frothy pink sputum. Decreased peripheral pulses are noted. Vital signs are: 0700:  BP - 110/60   HR - 96   RR - 20 1100:  BP - 93/50     HR - 134  RR - 28 The nurse anticipates an order for [medication] followed by probable [diagnostic].