A client presents with a history of variant (Prinzmetal's) angina. What symptoms would the nurse expect to be manifested in this client?
A. Chest discomfort that appears with exertion and is relieved with nitroglycerin
B. Chest pain occurring with minimal exertion that limits the client's activity
C. A burning sensation in the chest wall that is relieved with rest
D. Chest pressure or tightness that radiates to the arm and jaw
B
Variant angina (Prinzmetal's angina) is a form of unstable angina characterized by chest pain or discomfort occurring with minimal exertion and leads the client to reduce his or her activity. Chest discomfort relieved by nitroglycerin or rest is characteristic of stable angina, whereas symptoms of chest pressure or tightness that radiates to the arm or jaw is more characteristic of a myocardial infarction.
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