A nurse is assessing a male client who has advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Choice A reason:

This statement is incorrect because it trivializes the patient's concerns and implies that enjoyment is the primary goal, which is not the case. The main purpose of cardiac rehabilitation is to improve health outcomes, not just to make the routine enjoyable.

Choice B reason:

While exercise is beneficial for heart health, this statement is too general and does not address the specific benefits of cardiac rehabilitation for someone who has had a myocardial infarction.

The correct answer is C:

"Cardiac rehabilitation cannot undo the damage to your heart but it can help you get back to your previous level of activity safely." Cardiac rehabilitation is crucial for patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction. It provides a structured program that includes exercise, education, and support to help patients improve their cardiovascular health and prevent future cardiac events.

Choice D reason:

Deferring to the doctor's expertise does not educate the patient about the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation. It's important for patients to understand why they are participating in the program.

Hemorrhagic stroke is a type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel ruptures in the brain, causing bleeding and increased intracranial pressure. The client's symptoms of sudden, severe headache, vomiting, seizure, and

unresponsiveness are consistent with hemorrhagic stroke. The client's elevated blood pressure and temperature are also risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke.

Thrombotic stroke is a type of stroke that occurs when a blood clot forms in an artery that supplies blood to the brain, causing ischemia and tissue damage. The client's symptoms are not typical of thrombotic stroke, which usually has a gradual onset and affects one side of the body.

Transient ischemic atack (TIA) is a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain, causing neurologic deficits that resolve within 24 hours. The client's symptoms are not indicative of TIA, which does not cause loss of consciousness or permanent brain damage.

Embolic stroke is a type of stroke that occurs when a blood clot or other debris travels from another part of the body to the brain, causing occlusion and ischemia. The client's symptoms are not characteristic of embolic stroke, which usually has a sudden onset and affects one side of the body.