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At 10 a.m. a resident reports sharp chest pain that started a few minutes ago. When should the assistant report this?
- A.At the end of the shift during the usual report
- B.Tomorrow morning if the pain is still present
- C.Immediately, without waiting for the end of the shift
- D.Only if the resident asks a second time for help
Correct answer
C. Immediately, without waiting for the end of the shift
Why
New chest pain and any sudden or severe pain should be reported immediately. Waiting hours could delay urgent assessment and treatment.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Pain Observation and Reporting · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-055).