When assessing a patient diagnosed with angina pectoris it is most important for the nurse to gather what information?

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The nurse must gather information about the patients symptoms and activities, especially those that precede and precipitate attacks of angina pectoris. The patients coping, understanding of the disease, and status following attacks are all important to know, but causative factors are a primary focus of the assessment interview.

When Assessing a Patient Diagnosed with Angina Pectoris It Is