Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Along with persistent, crushing chest pain, which signs/symptoms would make the nurse suspect that the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
MI causes diaphoresis and cool, clammy skin (B) due to sympathetic activation. Epigastric pain/pyrosis (A) suggest GI issues, claudication/pallor (C) indicate PAD, and JVD/edema (D) suggest heart failure.