The patient describes her chest pain as "squeezing, crushing, and 12 on a scale of 10." This pain started more than an hour ago while she was resting, and she also feels nauseous. Based on these findings, the nurse should assess for which associated symptoms?
A) Tachycardia, tachypnea, and hypertension
B) Dyspnea, diaphoresis, and palpitations
C) Hyperventilation, fatigue, anorexia, and emotional strain
D) Fever, dyspnea, orthopnea, and friction rub

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Dyspnea, diaphoresis, and palpitations are symptoms associated with unstable angina. Tachycardia, tachypnea, and hypertension are symptoms associated with cocaine-induced chest pain. Hyperventilation, fatigue, anorexia, and emotional strain are symptoms associated with panic disorder. Fever, dyspnea, orthopnea, and friction rub are symptoms associated with pericarditis.

The Patient Describes Her Chest Pain as "Squeezing, Crushing, and 12