Which Information Should the Nurse Include When Educating a Client

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which information should the nurse include when educating a client about coronary artery disease? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) Plaque causes narrowing of the artery.
• B) Plaque begins to accrue early in life.
• C) Plaque causes narrowing of the veins.
• D) Plaque affects the elasticity of the artery.
• E) Plaque builds up in the myocardial tissue.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses, influencing mental processes and behavior.

Muscle Action

The process by which muscles contract and relax, leading to movement of body parts.

Charged Ions

Atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, which is the basic building block of the nervous system.