A 42-year-old female is complaining of shortness of breath. Which of the following questions would best assist you in getting additional information about the patient's chief complaint?

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This question directly asks about the presence of an associated symptom (chest pain) related to the chief complaint of shortness of breath. It can help differentiate between respiratory and cardiac causes of shortness of breath. Option B is accusatory and may not provide relevant information. Option C asks about sweating, which may be present in some cases of shortness of breath, but is not as specific as asking about chest pain. Option D is not as directly relevant to the current episode of shortness of breath.

A 42-Year-Old Female Is Complaining of Shortness of Breath