A hospitalized client with angina tells the nurse that she is having chest pain. What best describes the nature of anginal pain?
a. It will be relieved by rest, nitroglycerin, or both.
b. It is less severe than the pain of a myocardial infarction.
c. It indicates that irreversible cellular damage is occurring.
d. It is frequently associated with vomiting and extreme fatigue.
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