A patient comes to the emergency department complaining of severe, substernal chest pain. He is restless and anxious. Which statement by the nurse appropriately offers reassurance?
1) "I'll give you some medication to help relieve the pain."
2) "If you lie still and relax, you'll be fine in a little while."
3) "Everything is going to be okay.
4) "Don't worry; we're going to take good care of you."
ANS: 1
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