The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Aortic Stenosis

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with aortic stenosis and establishes a nursing diagnosis of acute pain related to decreased coronary blood flow. Which of the following interventions is best?

• A)Promote rest to decrease myocardial oxygen demand.
• B)Educate the client about the need for anticoagulant therapy.
• C)Teach the client to use sublingual nitroglycerin for chest pain.
• D)Elevate the head of the bed 60 degrees to decrease venous return.

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