Pleural Pain Differs from Chest Discomfort Caused by Other Conditions

question 29

Multiple Choice

Pleural pain differs from chest discomfort caused by other conditions in that it is:

• A) precipitated by coughing.
• B) eased with deep breathing.
• C) usually described as dull in nature.
• D) related to time of day.

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Definitions:

Decreased Consciousness

A reduced level of awareness and responsiveness to the environment, which can range from drowsiness to coma.

Risk Factor

Any internal or external variable that makes a person or group more vulnerable to illness or an unhealthy event.

Full-Thickness Repair

A surgical method for repairing injuries that extend through the entire depth of the tissue, often referring to skin or muscle layers.

Granulation Tissue

Soft, pink, fleshy projections of tissue that form during the healing process in a wound not healing by primary intention.