Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A client comes into the emergency room with complaints of persistent, crushing chest pain. Along with the chief complaint, what other symptoms would make the nurse suspect that the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction (MI)?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Diaphoresis and cool clammy skin are correct. These symptoms occur due to sympathetic nervous system activation in response to cardiac ischemia, leading to vasoconstriction, sweating, and signs of impending shock. Intermittent claudication, jugular vein distention, and mid-epigastric pain are not classic MI symptoms.