A patient states that he is short of breath, is light-headed, and has chest pain that worsens when he takes a deep breath. Assessment reveals an open airway, adequate breathing, and a rapid pulse of 120 beats/min. The patient's skin is hot to the touch, and he has a blood pressure of 116/84 mmHg. The patient informs you that he was diagnosed with pneumonia 3 days ago and has not been taking the prescribed antibiotics. Which of these assessment findings would the EMT best recognize as a sign related to the patient's chief complaint?
A) Chest pain that worsens with inspiration
B) Recent diagnosis of pneumonia
C) Complaint of light-headedness
D) Blood pressure of 116/84 mmHg
D) Blood pressure of 116/84 mmHg
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