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.
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.
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