One week following a myocardial infarction, the client reports episodes of fatigue. The LPN/LVN notes the client is slightly short of breath and the pulse rate is 110/min. Which action, by the LPN/LVN, is best

The LPN/LVN should check for any weight gain from fluid retention.

Explanation:

A heart rate of 110/min, has exceeded regular heart beats /min, thus this is a sign of tachycardia.Combined with shortness of breath and fatigue, incidentally  just a week after Myocardial infarction,then there  is a  like-hood of heart failure.

The sluggishness from  possible inability of the heart to circulate blood efficiently (heart failure)  may be due to retention of fluids in the heart. and the vascular systems. Therefore it is imperative for the LPN/LVN to check for  edema from venous  retention.

jomady. when the body perspires due to the temperature rising, trepidation, exercise, or a disease known as hyperhidrosis, then you would lose the sodium and potassium stored in your body, also known as the na+/k+-atpase enzyme.