Question

You are called to an office building for a 54-year-old male who is complaining of severe chest pain that began about 30 minutes ago. He describes this pain as 9/10, sharp, nothing makes it better or worse, and he says he has never felt like this in his life. What other symptoms would you expect to see with this patient A. Tachycardia, altered mental status, hypoglycemia B. Bradycardia, cyanosis, broken ribs C. Tachycardia, nausea, shortness of breath D. Apnea, rebound tenderness, nausea

Answer 1

C. Tachycardia, nausea, shortness of breath

Step-by-step explanation:

Tachycardia (rapid heart rate), nausea, and shortness of breath are commonly associated with severe chest pain, particularly in the context of a potential cardiac event. These symptoms can indicate a possible myocardial infarction (heart attack) or other cardiovascular emergency. While other symptoms can also occur in different clinical scenarios, the combination of tachycardia, nausea, and shortness of breath aligns more closely with cardiac-related issues in this case.