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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Angina pectoris is chest pain that results from limited oxygen supply. Often pain is precipitated by activities such as exercise, stress, and eating a heavy meal and lasts 3 to 5 minutes. Symptoms of angina pectoris are relieved by rest and/or nitroglycerin. Adequate oxygen saturation occurs with rest; inadequate oxygen saturation occurs during exercise. Pain lasting longer than 20 minutes or arm tingling that persists could be a sign of myocardial infarction.

The Patient Is Experiencing Angina Pectoris