Author Question: A client is diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD). What will the nurse teach the client in ... (Read 78 times)

captainjonesify · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD). What will the nurse teach the client in regards to weight and exercise?

1. Exercise, even when not strenuous, is beneficial.
2. Exercise and weight have no relation to CAD.
3. Exercise is not necessary.
4. Weight loss is more important than exercise.

Question 2

The client is admitted with a diagnosis of angina. The chest pain occurred while at rest. Which term will the nurse use when documenting this client's angina?

1. Classic angina
2. Stable angina
3. Silent angina
4. Unstable angina

pratush dev · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Both weight loss and exercise is beneficial. Studies have shown that exercise, even when not strenuous, is beneficial.
Rationale 2: Both weight loss and exercise is beneficial for CAD.
Rationale 3: Exercise alone can reduce the progression of CAD.
Rationale 4: Both weight loss and exercise is beneficial. Studies have shown that exercise, even without weight loss, is beneficial.
Global Rationale: Both weight loss and exercise is beneficial. Studies have shown that exercise, even when not strenuous, is beneficial.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Classic angina is the same as stable angina and is relieved by rest.
Rationale 2: Stable angina is relieved by rest, so this client does not have it.
Rationale 3: There is no pain with silent angina.
Rationale 4: Unstable angina is chest pain that occurs at rest or does not resolve with nitroglycerine treatment.
Global Rationale: Unstable angina is chest pain that occurs at rest or does not resolve with nitroglycerine treatment. Classic angina is the same as stable angina and is relieved by rest. There is no pain with silent angina.