Question

The patient describes her chest pain as "squeezing, crushing, and 12 on a scale of 10." This pain started more than an hour ago while she was resting, and she also feels nauseous. Based on these findings, the nurse should assess for which associated symptoms?

a. Tachycardia, tachypnea, and hypertension
b. Dyspnea, diaphoresis, and palpitations
c. Hyperventilation, fatigue, anorexia, and emotional strain
d. Fever, dyspnea, orthopnea, and friction rub

Answer 1

The nurse should assess for dyspnea, diaphoresis, and palpitations as associated symptoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the patient's description of chest pain as 'squeezing, crushing' and their rating it as a 12 on a scale of 10, along with the pain starting while resting and feeling nauseous, the nurse should assess for the associated symptoms of dyspnea (shortness of breath), diaphoresis (profuse sweating), and palpitations (irregular heartbeat).