The nurse caring for a client with acute coronary syndrome knows that the top priority in the care of this patient is what?
A) Balancing intake and output
B) Decreasing energy expenditure of the myocardium
C) Balancing myocardial oxygen supply with demand
D) Decreasing nutritional need of myocardial muscle
Ans: C
Feedback: Balancing myocardial oxygen supply with demand (eg, as evidenced by the relief of chest pain) is the top priority in the care of the patient with an ACS. This makes options A, B, and D incorrect.
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