The Patient Is Experiencing Angina Pectoris

question 51

Multiple Choice

The patient is experiencing angina pectoris. Which assessment finding does the nurse expect when conducting a history and physical examination?

• A) Experiences chest pain after eating a heavy meal
• B) Experiences adequate oxygen saturation during exercise
• C) Experiences crushing chest pain for more than 20 minutes
• D) Experiences tingling in the left arm that lasts throughout the morning

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