You are assessing a patient who is complaining of chest pain. The patient has a history of angina. Which statement by the patient would lead you to suspect that the patient is experiencing a heart attack?
A). "I'm starting to feel better now that I took my medicine."
B). "I'm not feeling dizzy or short of breath right now."
C). "I can feel the pain spreading to my shoulder and arm."
D). "The pain seems to have lessened a bit since I sat down to rest."
Ans: C). "I can feel the pain spreading to my shoulder and arm."
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