A resident of a long-term care facility has complained to the nurse of chest pain. What aspect of the resident's pain would be most suggestive of angina as the cause?
A) The pain is worse when the resident inhales deeply.
B) The pain occurs immediately following physical exertion.
C) The pain is worse when the resident coughs.
D) The pain is most severe when the resident moves his upper body.
Ans: B
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Chest pain associated with angina is often precipitated by physical exertion. The other listed aspects of chest pain are more closely associated with noncardiac etiologies.
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