The nurse is assessing a client who has a history of stable angina.The client describes a recent increase in the number of attacks and in the intensity of the pain.Which question does the nurse ask to assess the client's change in condition?

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An increase in the number of anginal attacks and an increase in the intensity of pain characterize unstable angina.Chest pain or discomfort also occurs at rest.The nurse should assess for this characteristic of unstable angina.The other questions would not be helpful in assessing for unstable angina.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Has a History