A client has a medical history of prolonged ischemia attacks. Which term would the nurse use in reference to the manifestation of the client's condition?
A)Gangrene
B)Infarction
C)Necrosis
D)Apoptosis

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Infarction is the correct term because it refers to tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply, which can result from prolonged ischemia.

A Client Has a Medical History of Prolonged Ischemia Attacks