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Week 9 Chronic Stable Angina

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show Atherosclerosis - Chronic stable angina is a clinical manifestation of coronary artery disease (CAD), which is included in the general category of atherosclerosis. It is the primary cause of chronic stable angina.  
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Where do patients usually state that the pain of chronic stable angina is located?   show
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show Lactic acid buildup from anaerobic metabolism - Hypoxic myocardial cells switch from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism following hypoxia, resulting in lactic acid accumulation and irritation of the myocardial nerve fibers.  
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show A patient with diabetes who smokes half a pack of cigarettes per day  
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show “I have had dark brown urine the past few days.”  
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A patient with chronic stable angina is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which nursing intervention is a priority before the procedure?   show
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Mr. Patterson expresses concern about his health because both of his parents had heart problems. Which heart health-promoting behaviors should the nurse recommend to Mr. Patterson based on his health and history?   show
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Which teaching provided by the nurse would assist Mr. Patterson in reducing the frequency of angina episodes?   show
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A patient with type 2 diabetes and hypertension has chronic stable angina. The nurse educates the patient on the importance of understanding which point about his or her diet?   show
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show Lactic acid is formed and irritates myocardial nerve fibers.  
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Chronic stable angina is manifested by which common signs and symptoms?   show
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show Anemia - Heart rate - Cocaine use - Deep vein thrombosis - Increased body temperature  
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show The patient has a preexisting renal condition.  
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The nurse is caring for several patients with a history of chronic stable angina. After receiving the previous shift’s report, which patient should the nurse assess first?   show
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A 67-year-old man with chronic stable angina is taking sublingual nitroglycerin. Which symptom would help the nurse assess the effectiveness of this medication?   show
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The nurse is assessing a female patient who presents with complaints of fatigue and increasing episodes of angina. Which questions should the nurse include in the assessment?   show
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A patient with diabetes is trying to reduce risk factors for chronic stable angina. Which is the best action for the nurse to recommend?   show
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A patient has had type 2 diabetes for the last 22 years and is beginning to have episodes of chronic stable angina. Which statements by the nurse are appropriate for patient education?   show
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