A Few Days After Experiencing an MI, the Patient States

question 10

Multiple Choice

A few days after experiencing an MI, the patient states, "I just had a little chest pain. As soon as I get out of here, I'm going for my vacation as planned." Which nursing intervention is appropriate to include in the nursing care plan?

• A) Have the family members encourage the patient to continue planning for the vacation.
• B) Allow the use of denial as a coping mechanism until the patient begins asking questions about the MI.
• C) Implement reality orientation by reminding the patient several times a day about the MI.
• D) Begin teaching the patient about the normal functions of the heart to improve understanding of the MI.

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