The nurse is providing care for a client admitted for coronary disease. The client is currently being treated for manifestations of increased angina pectoris. Testing indicates that previously blocked coronary arteries at 20% are now more than 30% blocked. Which intervention does the nurse anticipate for this client?

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Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) are a minimally invasive procedure used to open blocked coronary arteries. They are typically used to treat angina pectoris, which is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. PCI involves inserting a catheter into the blocked artery and inflating a balloon to widen the artery. This helps to improve blood flow to the heart and relieve angina symptoms.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client Admitted for Coronary