Margaret is a 47-year-old woman with diabetes who called the clinic complaining of epigastric pain and shortness of breath. Debbie, the nurse, answered Margaret's call. What is her best re-sponse to Margaret?
A. "We don't have an opening until next week."
B. "Does the pain get worse with activity?"
C. "Have you taken any antacids yet?"
D. "Hang up and call 9-1-1."
B
Cardiac pain does not occur with respiratory variations. It is most often substernal and typically radiates to the left arm and jaw in men. Some women have epigastric pain, complaints of indi-gestion, or a choking feeling and dyspnea. The nurse should assess further.
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