Which patient's statement helps a nurse distinguish between chest pain originating from pericarditis rather than from angina?
a. "No, I have not done anything to strain chest muscles."
b. "If I take a deep breath, the pain gets much worse."
c. "This pain feels like there's an elephant sitting on my chest."
d. "Whenever this pain happens, it goes right away if I lie down."
ANS: B
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