Which data would the nurse document regarding a patient's complaint of abdominal pain? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The patient fears losing her job if pain causes another absence.
2. The patient describes the pain as sharp and stabbing.
3. Walking exacerbates the pain.
4. Belching has lessened the pain.
5. The pain began 24 hours ago.
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: While the patient is expressing a fear, it does not relate to the cause of the pain itself but rather a possible outcome of the pain.
Rationale 2: A description of the problem (what is wrong) helps define the chief complaint.
Rationale 3: The exacerbation of symptoms helps define the chief complaint.
Rationale 4: The diminishment of symptoms helps define the chief complaint.
Rationale 5: The duration of the problem helps define the chief complaint.
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