In which of the following situations is a pertinent negative identified?
A. A 53-year-old man with dizziness also tells you that he has vomited three times.
B. A 50-year-old woman states that nothing makes her chest pain better or worse.
C. A 59-year-old man complains of crushing chest pain but denies shortness of breath.
D. A 56-year-old woman states that her chest hurts every time she takes a deep breath.
Answer: C. A 59-year-old man complains of crushing chest pain but denies shortness of breath.
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