Author Question: A client with angina is experiencing acute chest pain. Which actions would the nurse implement at ... (Read 124 times)

ahriuashd · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client with angina is experiencing acute chest pain. Which actions would the nurse implement at this time?

Select all that apply.
A) Administer antianxiety medication as prescribed.
B) Coach in non-pharmacological pain management techniques.
C) Implement bed rest.
D) Administer morphine sulfate 2 mg intravenous push as prescribed.
E) Administer oxygen at 2 liters/minute via nasal cannula as prescribed.

Question 2

A client recovering from an acute myocardial infarction is prescribed aspirin. Which teaching points should the nurse include regarding this prescription?

Select all that apply.
A) Report any itching after seven days of taking.
B) Check with your healthcare provider before taking herbal remedies.
C) Take at a different time of day than warfarin.
D) Report bleeding or bruising to the healthcare provider.
E) Do not skip any scheduled appointments to have blood drawn for labs.

Jossy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C, D, E

Interventions for the client experiencing acute chest pain include administering oxygen as prescribed, keeping on bed rest, and administering morphine sulfate as prescribed. Non-pharmacologic pain management techniques are not appropriate for an episode of acute chest pain. Antianxiety medications are not effective in acute chest pain.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B, D

Herbal remedies such as evening primrose oil, garlic, gingko biloba, or grapeseed extract can increase the effect of the aspirin. Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation and clot formation. Bleeding and bruising can occur, and should be reported to the healthcare provider. Itching is not a common side effect of aspirin therapy. Aspirin and Coumadin are not to be taken concurrently. No lab appointments will be made just for aspirin therapy.