Which client statement should prompt immediate attention from the nurse?

The statement "My heartburn pain is going into my jaw now" should prompt immediate attention from the nurse because it may indicate a serious medical condition, such as a myocardial infarction (heart attack). When chest pain or heartburn radiates to the jaw, it can be a sign of cardiac distress, especially if accompanied by other symptoms. The potential for a life-threatening situation calls for urgent evaluation and intervention.

Dizziness can indicate various issues, but it does not necessarily convey the same urgency as potential cardiac symptoms. A headache can range from a minor concern to a serious issue, but it typically does not prompt immediate action unless accompanied by additional alarming symptoms. Similarly, not having eaten for the day might be concerning but is less acute than the risk associated with radiating heart pain. Thus, the nature and implications of the heartburn pain radiating to the jaw take precedence in terms of immediate nursing assessment.