A 65-year-old female client presents with complaints of crushing pain on the left side of the chest. After examining the client, it is found that the client has unstable angina. Which intervention to reduce the pain is appropriate for the client?

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Administering nitroglycerin is appropriate for reducing chest pain in a client with unstable angina. Changing positions or encouraging deep breaths may not relieve the pain caused by unstable angina.

A 65-Year-Old Female Client Presents with Complaints of Crushing Pain