EDUCATIONAL DIMENSION: Applied Research: PDF OnlyReducing the Stress of Cardiac Catheterization by Teaching RelaxationFrenn, Marilyn RN, MSN; Fehring, Richard RN, DNSc; Kartes, Susan RN, MSNDimensions of Critical Care Nursing 5(2):p 108-116, March 1986. Buy Abstract Nurses are in a responsible position to help reduce patient stress during cardiac catheterization. If you teach and care for patients before catheterization, are a member of the catheterization lab team, or care for patients during the procedure, these techniques will assist you in reducing patients' physiologic and psychologic stress during this procedure. © Williams & Wilkins 1986. All Rights Reserved.