Question

"The client with CAD asks the nurse, ""Why do I get chest pain?"" Which statement would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

a. ""Chest pain is caused by decreased oxygen to the heart muscle.
b. There is ischemia to the myocardium as a result of hypoxemia.
c. ""The heart muscle is unable to pump effectively to perfuse the body.
d. Chest pain occurs when the lungs cannot adequately oxygenate the blood.

Answer 1

The most appropriate response by the nurse would be: "Chest pain is caused by decreased oxygen to the heart muscle."

Step-by-step explanation:

The most appropriate response by the nurse would be:

Chest pain is caused by decreased oxygen to the heart muscle.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition that results from the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. This reduced blood flow causes a decrease in oxygen supply to the heart muscle, resulting in chest pain known as angina.