Moore M
Aust Nurs J. 1998 Apr;5(9):21-4.
Chest pain accounts for a significant number of presentations to hospital and may often signal a life threatening event or any number of manageable medical disorders. Well-developed nursing assessment skills are vital to ensure optimal patient care and positive outcomes. The identification of the origin of chest pain may often be difficult. The single most important aspect of chest pain is a thorough and complete history including risk factors and family history.
胸痛是导致大量患者前往医院就诊的原因，并且常常可能预示着危及生命的事件或多种可治疗的医学病症。具备成熟的护理评估技能对于确保为患者提供最佳护理及取得良好治疗效果至关重要。确定胸痛的根源往往颇具难度。胸痛最重要的一个方面是全面且完整的病史，包括危险因素和家族病史。
