The nurse is caring for an adult patient who had symptoms of unstable angina upon admission to the hospital. What nursing diagnosis underlies the discomfort associated with angina?
A) Ineffective breathing pattern related to decreased cardiac output
B) Anxiety related to fear of death
C) Ineffective cardiopulmonary tissue perfusion related to coronary artery disease (CAD)
D) Impaired skin integrity related to CAD
Ans: C
Feedback:
Ineffective cardiopulmonary tissue perfusion directly results in the symptoms of discomfort associated with angina. Anxiety and ineffective breathing may result from angina chest pain, but they are not the causes. Skin integrity is not impaired by the effects of angina.
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