Which of the following will the nurse instruct a client being discharged to home after experiencing an acute myocardial infarction? (Select all that apply.)
1. Understand cardiac condition
2. How to manage chest pain
3. Activity level
4. Medications
5. Risk factors
6. Immunizations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Discharge instructions for a client being discharged after experiencing an acute myocardial infarction include understanding cardiac condition, chest pain management, activity, medications, risk factors, diet, and signs and symptoms to report to the physician. Immunizations are not a part of discharge instructions after an acute myocardial infarction.
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