The Patient Is Experiencing Angina Pectoris

question 51

Multiple Choice

The patient is experiencing angina pectoris. Which assessment finding does the nurse expect when conducting a history and physical examination?

• A) Experiences chest pain after eating a heavy meal
• B) Experiences adequate oxygen saturation during exercise
• C) Experiences crushing chest pain for more than 20 minutes
• D) Experiences tingling in the left arm that lasts throughout the morning

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A critical structure of the brain located at the back of the skull, vital for motor control, coordination, precision, and accurate timing.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the body's response after stress.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing alertness and energy in response to stress.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.