A patient reports sudden onset of severe chest pain that radiates to the back and worsens with respiratory movement and when lying down.These clinical manifestations describe:
A) Myocardial infarction (MI)
B) Pericardial effusion
C) Restrictive pericarditis
D) Acute pericarditis

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Most individuals with acute pericarditis describe several days of fever,myalgias,and malaise,followed by the sudden onset of severe chest pain that worsens with respiratory movements and with lying down.Although the pain may radiate to the back,it is generally felt in the anterior chest and may be initially confused with the pain of an acute MI.Individuals with acute pericarditis also may report dysphagia,restlessness,irritability,anxiety,and weakness.This selection is the only option with these symptoms.

A Patient Reports Sudden Onset of Severe Chest Pain That