SIGNS/SYMPTOMS

Multiple questions from patient

Pt Verbalizes misconceptions or inaccurate information

Questions staff on meds & procedures

Noncompliance

Inappropriate treatment

NURSING INTERVENTIONS

Assess understanding of angina

Teach patient difference between stable & unstable angina

Provide education on cardiac interventions

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Syncope

Dizziness

Weakness

Abnormal Heart Sounds

NURSING INTERVENTIONS

Assess heart rate and Blood pressure

Monitor EKG

Assess for Chest Pain

Administer Meds

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Chest tightness

Chest pressure

Chest pain during rest or activity

Increased respirations

Increased heart rate

Nursing Interventions

Monitor cardiac enxymes

administer 02

Anticipate cardiac stress test or cardiac catherization

Administer Nitroglycerin

Assess Quality, location, severity, duration, onset, and relief of pain

Administer Morphine

Monitor EKG

Pt Findings - Signs & Symptoms

restlessness

poor eye contact

increased perspiration

Trembling

poor facial tension

PT RESPONSE - Nursing Interventions

Assess level of fear

encourage patient to call for nurse when pain or fear

administer tranquilizer

Respond to pain