Sem 2 Ch 8 Cardiovascular Peripheral Vascular Disorder: A client with no history of cardiovascular disease comes into the ambulatory clinic with flu-like symptoms. The client suddenly complains of chest pain. Which of the following questions would best help a nurse to discriminate pain caused by a non-cardiac problem?

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A client with no history of cardiovascular disease comes into the ambulatory clinic with flu-like symptoms. The client suddenly complains of chest pain. Which of the following questions would best help a nurse to discriminate pain caused by a non-cardiac problem?

Lexie Rae Negron · Accepted Answer

“Does the pain get worse when you breathe in?”

Sem 2 Ch 8 Cardiovascular Peripheral Vascular Disorder

A client with no history of cardiovascular disease comes into the ambulatory clinic with flu-like symptoms. The client suddenly complains of chest pain. Which of the following questions would best help a nurse to discriminate pain caused by a non-cardiac problem?

“Does the pain get worse when you breathe in?”

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