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Daily Cardiac Nursing Assessment QuestionsDo you have any new symptoms today? Yes or NoIf they answered yes, what are the symptoms you are experiencing? Are you experiencing any new pain today? Yes or NoIf they answered yesWhere is your new pain?On a scale from 1-10 how bad is the pain?Have you notified your physician of this new pain? (if no, notify physician, if yes, ask what recommendations were given).Do you have any concerns related to your health that you would like to discuss at this time? Yes or NoIf they answered yes: provide any education based on nurses clinical judgment/triage and document.Did you or someone who helps you at home check your blood pressure today? Yes or NoIf they answered yes, what was your blood pressure reading?(Based on the blood pressure reading, you may need to provide education such as: increasing/decreasing fluid intake, medication management avoiding certain types of food such as salty food if hypertensive, etc. )If no ask the following questions related to hypo/hypertension:Have you experienced an increase in any of the following symptoms:Severe?headacheYes or NoFatigue or confusionYes or NoVision problemsYes or NoChest painYes or NoDifficulty breathingYes or NoIrregular heartbeatYes or NoIf they have experienced an increase in symptoms, nurse must determine based on clinical judgment if symptoms are severe enough to warrant further education, an FYI to the physician and/or telephone appointment with physician etc. ................
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