A patient with ACS who complains of pain or discomfort in his left arm instead of in his chest is experiencing what type of pain?

A) Radiating
B) Throbbing
C) Somatic
D) Referred


D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The area of medicine that works with terminally ill patients and their families is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) pulmonary edema. B) provocation. C) paradoxical movement. D) pain.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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