The nurse is providing education to a client with acute angina about ways to minimize episodes. Which information should the nurse include?

A. Limit exercise to twice weekly: Regular, moderate exercise is important for cardiovascular health and can help prevent angina episodes over time. Limiting exercise unnecessarily may reduce overall cardiovascular fitness. Exercise should be balanced with activity tolerance and medical guidance rather than severely restricted. B. Rest after eating heavy meals: After a large meal, blood is redirected to the digestive system, which can reduce coronary perfusion and increase myocardial oxygen demand, potentially precipitating angina. Educating the client to rest and avoid strenuous activity immediately after heavy meals helps minimize episodes by reducing cardiac workload during vulnerable periods. C. Unwind in a hot tub or sauna: Hot tubs and saunas cause vasodilation and increased heart rate, which can increase myocardial oxygen demand. For clients with acute angina or coronary artery disease, this can precipitate angina or other cardiac events and should generally be avoided. D. Avoid crowded social situations: While stress can contribute to angina, blanket avoidance of social situations is neither practical nor necessary. Stress management strategies should be individualized and focused on relaxation techniques rather than total social isolation.