The nurse is explaining the difference between exertional angina and unstable angina. Which statement about unstable angina is accurate?
a. Unstable angina occurs with moderate ex-ercise.
b. Unstable angina occurs when the blood pressure increases sharply.
c. Unstable angina occurs when the body reacts to high stress levels.
d. Unstable angina occurs unpredictably, even in sleep.
D
Unstable angina attacks are unpredictable and do not follow a pattern, as do stable angina at-tacks. Unstable angina can progress into a myocardial infarction (MI) and a medical emergency.
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