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What are the recommended actions for a patient experiencing new-onset angina at home according to the chapter?

For a patient experiencing new-onset angina at home, the recommended actions include chewing 325 mg of aspirin immediately and calling 911. Additionally, the patient may take nitroglycerin to relieve pain and should remain calm while waiting for emergency assistance.

Patients with new-onset angina at home should chew 325 mg of aspirin (equivalent to four baby aspirins of 81 mg each) to initiate antiplatelet effects and call 911 for emergency help. They may also take nitroglycerin to alleviate anginal pain. It is important for the patient to stay calm and wait for emergency services, as this can help manage their condition until professional care is available.

Key points

  • Chew 325 mg of aspirin immediately.
  • Call 911 for emergency assistance.
  • Take nitroglycerin for pain relief if prescribed.
  • Stay calm while waiting for help.
Source:Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care· Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System· p. 2182–2188
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Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care

Ignatavicius, Donna D. & Workman, M. Linda & Rebar, Cherie R. & Heimgartner, Nicole M.

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