Blockage of the arteries reducing the chance of a

blockage of the arteries, reducing the chance of a heart attack, hypertension, and
essentially reducing the risk for a pulmonary embolism.
Case Study Progress
R.K.’s husband is upset. He tells you they have been married for 62 years and he
doesn’t know what he will do without his wife. One way to help people deal with their
anxieties is to help them focus on concrete issues.
13. What information would be useful to get from him? What other healthcare
professional might be able to help with some of these issues?
Case Study Progress
R.K has no further episodes of chest pain, and she is discharged to home the next day.
She is to see a cardiologist this week and set up an appointment for outpatient testing.
As you present the discharge instructions, you review the proper technique for taking
sublingual nitroglycerin for chest pain.
14. Which statement by R.K. indicates that further teaching is needed?

Multiple Choice Question:
The patient presents to the ER and is diagnosed with unstable angina. What signs and
symptoms would support this diagnosis? (Select all that apply)
References:
Aehlert, B., ECG’s Made Easy, 6th edition, Elsevier
ATI: RN Adult Medical Surgical Nursing, Edition 10, Ch 28 & 31.