title: Analysis of strategies in the management of coronary patients' pain.
abstract: This exploratory clinical investigation identified clinical practice strategies used by expert critical care nurses in the assessment and management of pain. The investigator found that nurses use short, effective questions and observations for cardiac pain assessment.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Guyton-Simmons
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mattoon
mesh_terms: D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000150:complications*; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research