Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Practice
A patient is considering options to manage his/her coronary artery disease. The nurse explains a coronary artery bypass graft procedure will:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C. A coronary artery bypass graft procedure involves connecting grafts to the aorta to improve blood flow to the heart muscle by bypassing blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. This procedure does not cure coronary artery disease but helps improve blood supply to the heart. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because a bypass graft procedure does not cure the underlying disease, replace heart valves, or involve the placement of a pacemaker.