Angina pectoris Teaching 37
Instructed to take nitroglycerin at the first sign of angina, to rest in a lying or sitting position, to maintain a quiet enviroment and to get medical attention.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Related teachings
Angina pectoris Teaching 1104Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Angina Pectoris, such as: indigestion, sweating and shortness of breath, among others.Angina pectoris Teaching 1097Instructed 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.Angina pectoris Teaching 839Taught that some potential factors of Angina Pectoris are hypertension, obesity and constipation (accompanied by heavy straining), among others.Angina pectoris Teaching 1133Taught that stable angina usually has a precipitating cause, while unstable angina can occur while at rest.