A client with angina complains that the pain is prolonged and severe, and occurs at the same time each day while at rest
There are no precipitating factors to the pain. Which term will the nurse use when documenting the angina experienced by the client?
A) Non-anginal pain
B) Atypical angina (Prinzmetal angina)
C) Unstable angina
D) Stable angina
Answer: B
Atypical or Prinzmetal angina often occurs at the same time each day and typically at rest. Stable angina is induced by exercise and is relieved by rest or nitroglycerin. Unstable angina is not relieved by rest or nitroglycerin and is less predictable. The client has been diagnosed with angina, and, therefore, the pain the client is experiencing is angina.
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