A nurse is providing discharge education to a client who is diagnosed with angina. Which statement would the nurse exclude from teaching?
A) "Stable angina is the most common form of angina."
B) "Prinzmetal angina is atypical angina that occurs with strenuous exercise."
C) "Unstable angina occurs with increasing frequency, severity, and duration."
D) "Clients with unstable angina are at risk for a heart attack."
Answer: B
Angina results from ischemia and can be a one-time event or a chronic condition. There are three types of angina: stable, unstable, and Prinzmetal. Stable angina is the most common form of angina and is relieved with rest and nitrate medications. Unstable angina occurs with increasing frequency, severity, and duration. Clients with unstable angina are at risk for a heart attack, or myocardial infarction.
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