Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The client with coronary artery disease asks the nurse, 'Why do I get chest pain?' Which statement would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain in CAD is due to decreased oxygen to the heart muscle (A), a clear explanation. Ischemia/hypoxemia (B) is technical, pumping (C) relates to heart failure, and lungs (D) are incorrect.