When asked, an alert and oriented 44-year-old man with a history of high blood pressure reports that he called for help because "my chest is hurting." He is diaphoretic and nauseated, has a pulse of 88 and a BP of 156/92, and says that his pain "feels just like my heart attack two years ago." Based on this information, how would you document his chief complaint on the patient care report?
a. "My chest is hurting."
b. Possible heart attack
c. Myocardial infarction
d. Chest pain with hypertension
Answer: a
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