Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A client with a history of angina is being admitted to the emergency department with a suspected myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following findings will help the nurse distinguish stable angina from an MI?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Stable angina is usually relieved within 3-5 minutes by rest or nitroglycerin, while MI pain is more prolonged and severe and not relieved by these measures.