The nurse is developing a plan of care for an older client with hypertension who reports chest pain on exertion. Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?

Choice A rationale: Weekly monitoring of blood pressure and symptoms is important but does not address the specific issue of chest pain on exertion. Choice B rationale: Encouraging daily walking is generally a good recommendation for overall health but does not address the immediate concern of chest pain. Choice C rationale: Taking up to 4 nitroglycerine tablets for chest pain may provide temporary relief, but this should be done under the guidance of a healthcare provider and is not a long-term outcome. Choice D rationale: Recording episodes of angina and self-management for one week is a specific and appropriate outcome to monitor the client's chest pain and response to interventions.