Progressive left anterior chest and shoulder pain
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A patient who smoks heavily and has hypertension complaining of anterior chest and shoulder pain should be considered for myocardial or pericardial disease. A chest radiograph disclosed a fibrous dysplastic tumor, which is the most common kind of tumor in the rib cage, and which was surgically removed. Treatment for this condition varies according to the structures involved and symptom severity.
Publication Name: Physician Assistant
Subject: Health
ISSN: 8750-7544
Year: 1997
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Competence: the basis of pain management
Article Abstract:
The article supports staff education as an effective means of improving the quality of pain management in patients. Education should include pain assessment and problem-solving skills, and a reference guide for medication administration and dosage.
Publication Name: Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1057-3631
Year: 1999
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