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If a person complains of severe indigestion while walking grabs is chest and. falls to to the floor what should be the first assessment to determine?
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Esophageal spasm: You may have esophageal spasm. This can be treated with nitroglycerine pills. Reflux can also be a precursor. Reduce your caffeine consumption.
Answered 7/31/2013
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