When assessing a patient diagnosed with angina pectoris it is most important for the nurse to gather what information?
A) The patient's activities limitations and level of consciousness after the attacks
B) The patient's symptoms and the activities that precipitate attacks
C) The patient's understanding of the pathology of angina
D) The patient's coping strategies surrounding the attacks
Ans: B
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The nurse must gather information about the patient's symptoms and activities, especially those that precede and precipitate attacks of angina pectoris. The patient's coping, understanding of the disease, and status following attacks are all important to know, but causative factors are a primary focus of the assessment interview.
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