The nurse is caring for a client with acute coronary syndrome who has returned to the coronary care unit after having percutaneous coronary intervention and the nurse obtains these assessment data. Which of the following data indicate the need for immediate intervention by the nurse?

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The client's chest pain indicates that restenosis of the coronary artery may be occurring and requires immediate actions, such as administration of oxygen and nitroglycerin, by the nurse. The other information indicates a need for ongoing assessments by the nurse.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Acute Coronary