dical-Surgical Unit 30: The client reports chest pain of 5 on a scale of 0-10. The pain is sharp and occasionally radiates to the upper back; it makes it difficult for the client to take a deep breath and increases with movement. The client recently recovered from an upper respiratory infection 1 week ago but still has a persistent, dry cough. Lung sounds are clear, and no shortness of breath is noted. A high-pitched, grating sound is heard over the left lower sternal border. No peripheral edema or extremity pain is noted.
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