The nurse is caring for patient who tells the nurse that he has an angina attack beginning. What is the nurse's most appropriate initial action?
A) Have the patient sit down and put his head between his knees.
B) Have the patient perform pursed-lip breathing.
C) Have the patient stand still and bend over at the waist.
D) Place the patient on bed rest in a semi-Fowler's position.
Ans: D
Feedback:
When a patient experiences angina, the patient is directed to stop all activities and sit or rest in bed in a semi-Fowler's position to reduce the oxygen requirements of the ischemic myocardium. Pursed-lip breathing and standing will not reduce workload to the same extent. No need to have the patient put his head between his legs because cerebral perfusion is not lacking.
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