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HF/MI nclex style practice Questions And
Answers 100% Pass.
1. Which of the following actions is the first priority of care for a client exhibiting signs and
symptoms of coronary artery disease?
1. Decrease anxiety
2. Enhance myocardial oxygenation
3. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
4. Educate the client about his symptoms - answer✔Answer: 2. Enhance myocardial
oxygenation
Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first priority when a client exhibits signs or
symptoms of cardiac compromise. Without adequate oxygenation, the myocardium suffers
damage.
•Options A and D: Although educating the client and decreasing anxiety are important in care
delivery, neither are priorities when a client is compromised.
•Option C: Sublingual nitroglycerin is administered to treat acute angina, but the administration
isn't the first priority.
2. Medical treatment of coronary artery disease includes which of the following procedures?
1. Cardiac catheterization
2. Coronary artery bypass surgery
3. Oral medication therapy