The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of stable angina. The client describes a recent increase in the number of attacks and in the intensity of the pain. Which question does the nurse ask to assess the client's change in condition?
a. "How many cigarettes do you smoke dai-ly?"
b. "Do you have pain when you are resting?"
c. "Do you have abdominal pain or nausea?"
d. "How frequently are you having chest pain?"
B
An increase in the number of anginal attacks and an increase in the intensity of pain characterize unstable angina. Chest pain or discomfort also occurs at rest. The nurse should assess for this characteristic of unstable angina. The other questions would not be helpful in assessing for unst-able angina.
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