Cardiac Teaching 173
CardiacLast updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed in the assessment of their chest pain, including amount, frequency, location, duration and any associated symptoms. Instructed to report th...
Instructed patient about the importance of decreasing fluid intake when applicable and adherence to therapeutic diet to prevent cardiac overload.
Instructed patient to sit or lie down prior to taking NTG, as this medication dilates arteries increasing blood supply to the heart, and dizziness or ...
Instructed patient about the diagnosis of Angina, which is a temporary lack of oxygenated blood supply to a portion of the heart, causing pain.
Instructed in management of chest pain, to sit or lie down and rest immediately at onset of pain, if NTG available to take as instructed and/or call 9...