Practice Question
The nurse is describing angina to a family member of a client recently diagnosed with the condition. Which characterization of angina is the most appropriate?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Chest pain on physical exertion or emotional stress
Rationale:
Angina is chest pain caused by myocardial ischemia, typically triggered by physical exertion or stress.
The pain is due to an imbalance between oxygen supply and demand.
It usually resolves with rest or nitroglycerin.
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A client asks the nurse to explain the difference between stable and unstable angina. What is the best response by the nurse?
Answer Choices:
A. "Stable angina is predictable in its frequency, intensity, and duration. Unstable angina is when angina episodes become more frequent or severe, and occur during periods of rest."
B. "Unstable angina is predictable in its frequency, intensity, and duration. Stable angina is when angina episodes become more frequent or severe, and occur during periods of rest."
C. "Stable angina is caused by spasms of the coronary arteries. Unstable angina is when angina episodes become more frequent or severe, and occur during periods of rest."
D. "Unstable angina is caused by spasms of the coronary arteries. Stable angina is when angina episodes become more frequent or severe, and occur during period of rest."
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4