Nur 107 Chapters 21-27 Cardiovascular/ Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 15th ed.,

For both outpatients and inpatients scheduled for diagnostic procedures of the cardiovascular system, the nurse performs a thorough initial assessment to establish accurate baseline data. Which data is necessary to collect if the client is experiencing chest pain? - ANSWER description of the pain Explanation: If the client is experiencing chest pain, a history of its location, frequency, and duration is necessary. A description of the pain is also needed, including if it radiates to a particular area, what precipitates its onset, and what brings relief. The nurse weighs the client and measures vital signs. The nurse may measure blood pressure in both arms and compare findings. The nurse assesses apical and radial pulses, noting rate, quality, and rhythm. The nurse also checks peripheral pulses in the lower extremities.