The nurse caring for an elderly patient with CAD is teaching her about the clinical manifestations of an acute MI. The nurse emphasizes that she may not exhibit the typical pain profile because the presenting symptom in the elderly often is:
A) Dyspnea
B) Back pain
C) Nausea
D) Diaphoresis
Ans: A
Feedback: An older adult often has altered responses to CAD and MI, resulting in atypical symptoms and sudden dyspnea and profound weakness. Pain perception is blunted because of diminished responses of neurotransmitters that occur with aging. Nausea and diaphoresis are often not present.
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