Which of the following symptoms should the nurse teach the client with unstable angina to report immediately to her physician?
a. A change in the pattern of her pain
b. Pain during sex
c. Pain during an argument with her husband
d. Pain during or after an activity such as lawnmowing
Answer: a. A change in the pattern of her pain
The client should report a change in the pattern of chest pain. It may indicate increasing severity of CAD.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).