A nurse is taking the history of a client with suspected coronary artery disease. Recently, the client has had episodes of chest discomfort while mowing the lawn with a push mower. The chest discomfort subsides when the client rests
What conclusion can the nurse draw from this information? A. The client may have variant angina.
B. The client may have stable angina.
C. The client may have had a myocardial infarction.
D. The client need not be concerned about this pain, because it is relieved with rest.
B
The client with stable angina complains of chest discomfort that occurs with moderate, prolonged exertion. This discomfort is typically relieved with nitroglycerin or rest.
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