Patient is calling about chest pain

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A patient is calling about chest pain, how would you assess it for a 911 cardiac situation? Please check the most appropriate response. Don't assess. Just ask the patient to call 911 Ask if the pain has pressure, fullness or squeezing sensation and how long it has been present Ask if patient is laying down and if the patient is able to drive to the ER Ask the patient if she could be pregnant as this may prevent certain procedures, meds from being administrated Ask if the patient has taken any pain medication or OTC medication to see if it relieves the chest pain.

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