Question

You are caring for a patient in a cardiac rehabilitation unit. after exercising, he reports chest tightness and pain in his jaw, he appears pale, and he says he feels like he is going to throw up. you are aware the patient has a diagnosis of angina. what do you do?

Answer 1

Stop all activities and sit or rest in bed in a semi-Fowler's position when they experience angina, and administer nitroglycerin sublingually, reduces anxiety.