How is this type of anginal pain best described? A client with angina complains that the angina pain is prolonged and severe and occurs at the same time each day. most often in the morning. On further assessment a nurse notes that the pain occurs in the absence of precipitating factors.

Variant angina

Variant angina. or Prinzmetals angina. is prolonged and severe and occurs at the same time each day. most often in the morning.Option A: Stable angina is induced by exercise and is relieved by rest or nitroglycerin tablets.Option B: Unstable angina occurs at lower and lower levels of activity and rest. is less predictable and is often a precursor of myocardial infarction.