HESI Med Surg Hematological system
HESI Med Surg Hematological system ( 54 Questions)
Which condition would the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
Silent ischemia refers to a lack of oxygen to the heart that doesn't cause symptoms like chest pain. It is often diagnosed during an electrocardiogram (ECG) done for other reasons. The patient in this scenario is experiencing chest pain, so silent ischemia is not the correct choice.
Angina decubitus refers to chest pain that occurs while lying down and is relieved by standing or sitting. The patient in this scenario is experiencing chest pain at rest, which is not characteristic of angina decubitus.
No explanation
Chronic stable angina is chest pain or discomfort that typically occurs with activity or stress and is relieved by rest or nitroglycerin. The patient in this scenario is experiencing chest pain at rest, which is not characteristic of chronic stable angina.
Choice A rationale:
Silent ischemia refers to a lack of oxygen to the heart that doesn't cause symptoms like chest pain. It is often diagnosed during an electrocardiogram (ECG) done for other reasons. The patient in this scenario is experiencing chest pain, so silent ischemia is not the correct choice.
Choice B rationale:
Angina decubitus refers to chest pain that occurs while lying down and is relieved by standing or sitting. The patient in this scenario is experiencing chest pain at rest, which is not characteristic of angina decubitus.
Choice D rationale:
Chronic stable angina is chest pain or discomfort that typically occurs with activity or stress and is relieved by rest or nitroglycerin. The patient in this scenario is experiencing chest pain at rest, which is not characteristic of chronic stable angina.