The nurse is caring for a female patient with a family history of heart disease who is undergoing a workup for cardiovascular disease. Which finding is most concerning to the nurse?
a. Fainting
b. Dry mouth
c. Dizziness
d. Fatigue
D
Women frequently experience fatigue with heart disease. Many women do not even experience chest pain. Fainting, dry mouth, and dizziness are not typical signs of heart disease in women.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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