Which information should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed antianginal therapy?
A. The prescriptions increase the heart rate.
B. The prescriptions dilate the veins so that the heart receives less blood.
C. The prescriptions cause the heart to contract with less force.
D. The prescriptions increase blood pressure.
E. The prescriptions increase the ability of the body to produce red blood cells.
Answer:
B. The prescriptions dilate the veins so that the heart receives less blood.
C. The prescriptions cause the heart to contract with less force.
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