An adult patient has had symptoms of unstable angina during admission to the hospital. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?
A) Deficient knowledge about underlying disease and methods for avoiding complications
B) Anxiety related to fear of death
C) Ineffective tissue perfusion (total body) related to reduced oxygen supply to the heart
D) Noncompliance related to failure to accept necessary lifestyle changes
C
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The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is ineffective tissue perfusion related to reduced oxygen supply to the heart because this is the cause of the patient's pain. Further assessment would be needed to determine whether the patient lacks knowledge, fears death, or has made the necessary lifestyle changes.
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