The client is admitted with a diagnosis of angina. The chest pain occurred while at rest. Which term will the nurse use when documenting this client's angina?
1. Classic angina
2. Stable angina
3. Silent angina
4. Unstable angina
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Classic angina is the same as stable angina and is relieved by rest.
Rationale 2: Stable angina is relieved by rest, so this client does not have it.
Rationale 3: There is no pain with silent angina.
Rationale 4: Unstable angina is chest pain that occurs at rest or does not resolve with nitroglycerine treatment.
Global Rationale: Unstable angina is chest pain that occurs at rest or does not resolve with nitroglycerine treatment. Classic angina is the same as stable angina and is relieved by rest. There is no pain with silent angina.
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