The nurse is reviewing the arteries and veins of the heart with the client. Based on this information, which statements by the client demonstrate the correct understanding of the arteries and veins of the heart?
1 . The right coronary artery supplies the heart muscle with blood.
2 . The left coronary artery supplies the heart muscle with blood.
3 . The pulmonary artery carries oxygenated blood.
4 . The pulmonary vein carries deoxygenated blood.
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 3
C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4
A
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The principal arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood are the right and left coronary arteries. The pulmonary arteries are the only arteries in the body that carry deoxygenated blood. The pulmonary veins are the only veins that carry oxygenated blood.
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