pain m
Cardiac
Instructed in the use of NTG for chest pain
/pressure. To take at onset of pain
, 1 tablet every 5 m
inutes, up to 3 tablets over 15 m
inutes. If not com
plete relief of pain
after the 3rd tablet, call 911.
Instructed patient about the use of NTG for chest pain
or pressure. Beginning pain
or pressure episode take 1 tablet every 5 m
inutes, and up to 3 tablets over 15 m
inutes. If com
plete pain
relief is not achieved after taking the 3rd tablet, call 911.
SN instructed patient how identify any signs and sym
ptom
s of im
paired cardiovascular function, sym
ptom
s will vary depending on the specific condition. Som
e conditions, such as type 2 diabetes or hypertension, m
ay initially cause no sym
ptom
s at all sym
ptom
s will vary depending on the specific condition. However, typical sym
ptom
s of an underlying cardiovascular issue include: pain
or pressure in the chest, which m
ay indicate angina, pain
or discom
fort in the arm
s, left shoulder, elbows, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, nausea and fatigue, lightheadedness or dizziness, cold sweat or pressure in the chest, which m
ay indicate angina, pain
or discom
fort in the arm
s, left shoulder, elbows, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, nausea and fatigue, lightheadedness or dizziness, cold sweats. Call your doctor if your present these sym
ptom
s. Patient verbalized. Patient is stable need take m
edication on tim
e follow m
edication regim
en.
Instructed in m
anagem
ent of chest pain
, to sit or lie down and rest im
m
ediately at onset of pain
, if NTG available to take as instructed and/or call 911.
Instructed patient on m
anagem
ent of chest pain
. These steps are to be followed in case of occurrences: sit or lie down and rest im
m
ediately at onset of pain
, if NTG available take as instructed and/or call 911.
Instructed patient Eat a heart-healthy diet Eating a healthy diet can reduce your risk of heart disease. A diet rich in fruits,
vegetables and whole grains can help protect your heart. Beans, other low-fat sources of protein and certain types of fish
also can reduce your risk of heart disease. Stop your activity if you feel short of breath, dizzy, or have any pain
in your chest. Do not do any activity
or exercise that causes pulling or pain
across your chest, (such as using a rowing m
achine, twisting, or lifting weights.
SN to assess cardiovascular status, identify any signs and sym
ptom
s of im
paired cardiovascular function. SN to instruct patient on disease process, typical sym
ptom
s of an underlying cardiovascular issue include: pain
or pressure in the chest, which m
ay indicate angina, pain
or discom
fort in the arm
s, left shoulder, elbows, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, nausea and fatigue, lightheadedness or dizziness, cold sweats
Instructed in how to recognize signs and sym
ptom
s of angina such as SOB, chest pain
, anxiety, indigestion, sweating, shortness of breath.
Instructed in the assessm
ent of their chest pain
, including am
ount, frequency, location, duration and any associated sym
ptom
s. Instructed to report these to the health care professional.
Instructed in diagnosis of Angina. This is a tem
porary lack of oxygenated blood supply to a portion of the heart, causing pain
.