Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
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The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following findings would be MOST concerning to the nurse?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
New-onset ventricular arrhythmias are life-threatening in myocardial infarction, indicating myocardial irritability and risk of sudden cardiac death, requiring immediate intervention. Chest pain relieved by rest (A), mild hypertension (B), and tachycardia (C) are less urgent.