A patient is admitted with the complaint of chest pain.Questions about which history will best help the nurse determine if the pain is from cardiac or pulmonary origin?
A)Deficits in movement,timing of the pain,and dietary changes in the last 24 hours
B)What precipitated the pain,what it feels like,and where it is located
C)Changes in dietary habits,smoking history,and presence of cough
D)What home remedies were tried,activity level,and fluid intake changes

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Asking about what precipitated the pain (exertion or rest), what it feels like (pressure, squeezing, tightness), and where it is located (central, left chest) can help determine if the pain is cardiac or pulmonary in origin. Deficits in movement, timing of pain, and dietary changes may not necessarily differentiate between the two. Changes in dietary habits, smoking history, and presence of cough may be more indicative of pulmonary issues but not necessarily cardiac. Home remedies, activity level, and fluid intake changes may not provide much insight into the origin of the pain.

A Patient Is Admitted with the Complaint of Chest Pain