Reference no: EM133804437

Question

A co-worker called 911 for a 52-year-old male client who was working at his construction job and who experienced sudden severe chest pain. After an evaluation at the local emergency department, the client was placed on verapamil ER 180 mg daily for angina pectoris and sent home for follow-up with his primary health care provider. What nursing actions are required related to this client's condition and his newly prescribed medication? Reminding the client to make a follow-up appointment with his primary health care provider,Teaching the client about the need to take the drug on an empty stomach at night,Teaching the client to drink plenty of fluids and engaging in daily exercise to prevent constipation,Conducting medication reconciliation to ensure that the client is not currently taking a beta-blocking agent or digoxin,Reminding the client to avoid grapefruit juice while on the medication,Teaching the client, the importance of checking his pulse daily, especially if taking other cardiac medications,Reminding the client to call 911 if there are any other episodes of chest pain.