Your patient states that he "passed out" and fell down. He regained consciousness a few moments later, but had shortness of breath and sharp chest pain. Which one of the following in the patient's history is of greatest concern?
A) He had hip surgery two years ago.
B) The patient states his left calf is tender and painful.
C) The patient took nitroglycerin and now has a headache.
D) The patient injured his wrist when he fell.
B
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