During a health history the nurse suspects a patient has been experiencing stable angina. What did the patient most likely describe to the nurse? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Chest pain that lasts between 5 to 10 minutes
2. Chest pain that occurs during stress
3. Chest pain that occurs when out of doors on very cold days
4. Chest pain that stops with rest
5. Chest pain that occurs at rest
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: This is a manifestation of stable angina.
Rationale 2: This is a manifestation of stable angina.
Rationale 3: This is a manifestation of stable angina.
Rationale 4: This is a manifestation of stable angina.
Rationale 5: This is a manifestation of unstable and variant angina.
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