Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The client is one (1) day postoperative coronary artery bypass surgery. The client complains of chest pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain post-CABG may indicate complications. Assessing the dressing and vital signs (B) identifies bleeding or instability. Morphine (A), repositioning (C), and telemetry (D) follow.