SN instructed patient and caregiver that dysrhythmias of the heart and myocardial infarction may constitute as potential complications of Angina Pectoris. Cardiac arrhythmia occurs when electrical impulses in the heart do not work properly. A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Patient verbalized understanding.
Instructed in measures to decrease risk of angina pectoris: exercise regularly, take regular rest periods, eat small frequent meals, dress warmly in cold weather, take medications as prescribed, eat diet high in fiber and others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: eat a diet high in fiber, exercise regularly (as directed by MD) and take stool softeners, as needed.
SN instructed caregiver on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: have blood pressure monitored, eat a diet high in fiber, exercise regularly (as directed by MD) and take stool softeners, as needed, dress warmly in cold weather, avoid sleeping in cold rooms and avoid becoming overheated, eat small, frequent meals and rest after meals, learn stress management techniques.
Instructed in complication of angina pectoris such as dysrhythmias of the heart and myocardial infarction.
Taught that potential complications of Angina Pectoris are dysrhythmia of the heart and myocardial infarction.
Taught that Angina Pectoris is a temporary pain without damage to the heart.
Taught that, in Angina Pectoris, pain is caused by insufficient oxygen to meet the demands of the heart.
SN instructed patient and caregiver about what angina pectoris is. Angina pectoris is chest pain that is caused by insufficient oxygen to meet demands of the heart. Lack of oxygen occurs when insufficient blood flows through the coronary arteries. Stable angina usually has a precipitating cause while unstable angina can occur at rest.