5 Questions
What screening method is recommended for identifying cardiac causes of shoulder pain?
Chest auscultation
In the older adult, pneumonia may manifest as shoulder pain due to:
Increased pressure from the affected lung on the diaphragm
What associated sign may indicate pneumonia in the older adult presenting with shoulder pain?
Confusion
What should be looked for when screening for cardiac causes of shoulder pain?
Nausea, unexplained sweating, and chest discomfort or pressure
Shoulder pain associated with myocardial infarction typically starts:
3 to 5 minutes after the start of activity
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