Maisie, a 78-year-old client, reports feeling tightness and pain in her chest that occurs when she climbs stairs or walks any distance when shopping. Her symptoms go away after she rests for a few minutes. What condition should the nurse suspect most in Maisie, based on these symptoms?

A) Transient ischemic attack
B) Myocardial infarction
C) Atrial fibrillation
D) Angina pectoris

Angina Pectoris

A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, usually due to coronary artery disease.

Transient Ischemic Attack

A brief episode of neurological dysfunction caused by a temporary decrease in blood supply to part of the brain, often a warning sign for future strokes.

Myocardial Infarction

A medical condition commonly known as a heart attack, resulting from the interruption of blood flow to the heart.