Question

A client comes to the emergency department with pressure in the chest and shortness of breath. the client is admitted for observation after receiving a tentative diagnosis of a myocardial infarction. which assessment finding should the nurse monitor for in this client that supports this diagnosis?

Answer 1

Myocardial infarction or MI is also known as heart attack. This happens when the blood flow decreases due to blockage in the arteries causing ischemia in the heart secondary to poor oxygen. The symptoms include chest pain that can radiate to the shoulder,back,arm jaw and neck. This is one of the assessment finding the nurse should monitor.