RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 117 of 2368

A client reports chest pain. Which additional report requires the nurse to seek emergency medical assistance?

  1. The pain worsens with coughing and deep breathing.
  2. The pain started a few days ago.
  3. The pain is relieved by changing position.
  4. The pain radiates into the jaw or arm.
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Correct answer: The pain radiates into the jaw or arm.

Pain that feels like pressure on the chest, radiates to the jaw or arm, or occurs with dyspnea, dizziness or nausea may be an emergency.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Oxygenation: Subjective Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026