What is the chief complaint in the following narrative? The pt. stated he had chest pain x 2 days before calling EMS. Pt. denies SOB. Vitals: BP 90/50, respirations labored with retractions, HR 44. Rx: O2 and atropine 0.5 mg IVP. Upon arrival, the pt. reported feeling better.
A) Chest pain
B) Hypotension
C) Labored respirations
D) Shortness of breath

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The chief complaint is the reason the patient called EMS, which is chest pain. Although the patient's vitals and symptoms are important information, they are not the chief complaint.

What Is the Chief Complaint in the Following Narrative? the Pt