A patient who has a history of coronary artery disease (CAD) is admitted with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The EKG shows ST-segment depression. The nurse knows that this most likely indicates? a. Myocardial injury b. Myocardial infarction c. Pacemaker is present d. Myocardial ischemia
A patient who has a history of coronary artery disease (CAD) is admitted with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The EKG shows ST-segment depression. The nurse knows that this most likely indicates? a. Myocardial injury b. Myocardial infarction c. Pacemaker is present d. Myocardial ischemia
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A patient who has a history of coronary artery disease (CAD) is admitted with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The EKG shows ST-segment depression. The nurse knows that this most likely indicates?
a. Myocardial injury
b. Myocardial infarction
c. Pacemaker is present
d. Myocardial ischemia
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