The nurse, caring for a patient diagnosed with Prinzmetal's or variant angina, realizes this is a serious type of chest pain. Why is this so?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Prinzmetal's or variant angina is a serious type of chest pain because it is caused by coronary artery spasm, which can lead to a decrease in blood flow to the heart and potentially cause a heart attack. It is important to promptly identify and treat this type of angina to prevent further complications. The other choices (B, C, D) are not correct as they are not associated with Prinzmetal's or variant angina.

The Nurse, Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Prinzmetal's or Variant