The patient with Raynaud’s phenomenon presents with which characteristic during an exacerbation?

The patient presents to the emergency department (ED) stating, “I started getting this terrible pressure in my chest after mowing the lawn. I just know I’m having a heart attack.” Following testing, the patient is diagnosed with angina pectoris. The patient asks, “If I didn’t have a heart attack, why did I have such bad chest pain?” Which response is appropriate?

The patient’s father is observed pressing the patient’s patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump while the patient is asleep. The nurse attempts to arouse the patient, who only opens the eyes after being pinched. Once aroused, the patient is able to raise the hand upon request. When asked what the year is, the patient responds with the previous year. The nurse reports the patient’s condition to the provider with which number on the Glasgow Coma Scale? Enter your response using a whole number.