Cardiac Teaching 424

Cardiac

Instructed patient about the use of NTG for chest pain or pressure. Beginning pain or pressure episode take 1 tablet every 5 minutes, and up to 3 tablets over 15 minutes. If complete pain relief is not achieved after taking the 3rd tablet, call 911.

Last updated November 13, 2017

Related Teachings

Cardiac Teaching 171

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...

Cardiac Teaching 2380

Instructed patient that it is not uncommon to experience significant stress, anxiety or depression when receiving your LVAD or becoming a caregiver fo...

Cardiac Teaching 418

Instructed patient on diagnosis of ASHD/CAD, which occurs when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle, restricting blood...

Cardiac Teaching 140

Instructed in S/S of hypertension such as blurred vision, nouse bloods, dizziness, headache, palpitations, etc.

Cardiac Teaching 178

Instructed in the importance of decreased fluid intake and emphasize the removal of accumulated fluids should be implemented when applicable and adhe...