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The nurse is obtaining the history of a client suspected of having CAD. Which
of the following scenarios is associated with stable angina?

a. Chest discomfort at rest and an inability to tolerate mowing the lawn

b. Chest discomfort while mowing the lawn that subsides with rest

c. Indigestion and a feeling of choking while mowing the lawn

d. Jaw pain that radiates to the shoulder after mowing the lawn - ANSWER B.
chest discomfort when mowing the lawn and subsiding with rest




The nurse is assessing a client who has stable angina. The client describes a
recent increase in frequency of the attacks and in severity of the pain. What
is the nurse's best question to assess the client's change in condition?

a. "How many cigarettes do you smoke daily?"

b. "Do you have pain when you are resting?"

c. "Do you have abdominal pain or nausea?"

d. "How often are you experiencing chest pain?" - ANSWER B. "Do you have
pain when you are resting?"




The community health nurse assesses clients at a health fair. Which
statement assists the nurse in identifying modifiable risk factors in clients

, with coronary artery disease?

a. "Would you please state your full name and birth date?"

b. "Have you ever had an exercise tolerance stress test?"

c. "In what activities do you participate on a daily basis?"

d. "Does anyone in your family have a history of heart disease?" - ANSWER C.
"In what activities do you participate on a daily basis?"




The nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with coronary artery
disease. Which instruction does the nurse include to minimize complications
of this disease?

a. "Rest is the best medicine at this time. Do not start an exercise program."

b. "You are a man; therefore there is nothing you can do to minimize your
risks."

c. "You should talk to your provider about medications to help you quit
smoking."

d. "Reducing the carbohydrates in your diet will help you lose weight." -
ANSWER C. "You should discuss medications with your provider to help you
stop smoking."




The emergency department nurse is assessing an 82-year-old client for a
suspected myocardial infarction. For what clinical manifestation does the
nurse monitor?

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