Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) tells the primary nurse that the client diagnosed with coronary artery disease is having chest pain. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain in CAD requires immediate nurse assessment (D) to determine severity and cause. Vital signs (A), telemetry (B), and notifying HCP (C) follow assessment.