You are a second-year nursing student on clinical placement. You have been assigned to care for Liam, a 58-year-old male admitted to the hospital after experiencing severe chest pain while working on a farm in remote Queensland. Liam was flown to a tertiary hospital for urgent assessment and treatment, where he was diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Liam has a history of hypertension, chronic alcohol use, and a high-fat diet due to limited food options in his area. He is also a smoker and lives alone on his farm. Following a successful angioplasty and stent insertion, Liam is moved to the cardiac ward for monitoring. However, 48hours post-procedure, Liam begins to exhibit symptoms of respiratory distress, fatigue, and elevated blood pressure, raising concerns about his recovery. Question Liam’s post-operative symptoms suggest a potential for clinical deterioration. Identify 3 critical indicators of deterioration in this scenario and prioritise the nursing actions you would like. Provide evidence based rationales for each action to support best nurisng practice
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