Which Patient's Statement Helps a Nurse Distinguish Between Chest Pain

Which patient's statement helps a nurse distinguish between chest pain originating from pericarditis rather than from angina?

A) "No, I have not done anything to strain chest muscles."
B) "If I take a deep breath, the pain gets much worse."
C) "This pain feels like there's an elephant sitting on my chest."
D) "Whenever this pain happens, it goes right away if I lie down."

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