The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient experiencing chest pain for 7 hours. The laboratory tests reveal elevated troponin I and myoglobin levels. What action should the nurse take when caring for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Elevate head of bed.
b. Encourage ambulation
c. Provide rest in bed or chair.
d. Offer regular diet with hot tea.
e. Provide bedpan for elimination.
ANS: C, E
Rest and providing a bedpan for elimination will reduce the strain on the heart. A. B. D. Elevating the head of the bed, encouraging ambulation, and offering a regular diet with hot tea would increase strain on the heart.
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