Which of the following characteristics are typical for pleuritic chest pain? 1. Located laterally. 2. Sharp and stabbing in nature. 3. Increases with breathing. 4. Radiates to the arm
a. 3 and 4 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 4 only
ANS: C
Pleuritic chest pain usually is located laterally or posteriorly. It worsens when the patient takes a deep breath and is described as a sharp, stabbing type of pain.
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