The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted the previous day to the coronary care unit with an acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the client?

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

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Was Admitted