A client diagnosed with angina asks the nurse why she experiences chest pain while walking up stairs.The nurse explains that which item has likely occurred in this client?

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Angina is typically caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles due to narrowed coronary arteries. Walking up stairs or other physical activities can increase the heart's demand for oxygen, which cannot be met by the reduced blood flow. This results in chest pain or discomfort. Addisonian crisis is a rare and life-threatening condition caused by severe adrenal insufficiency, which is not related to angina. An infection of the floor of the mouth and buildup of lactic acid in the calves are also unrelated to angina.

A Client Diagnosed with Angina Asks the Nurse Why She