The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted to the coronary care unit following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)and percutaneous coronary intervention the previous day. Teaching for this patient would include

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Early after an AMI,the patient will want to know when resumption of usual activities can be expected. At this time,the patient's anxiety level or denial will interfere with good understanding of complex information such as the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease. Teaching about discharge medications should be done closer to discharge. The nurse should support the patient by decreasing anxiety rather than discussing the typical emotional responses to myocardial infarction.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Was Admitted