When assessing a female patient for the risk of developing myocardial ischemia, which of the following findings would the nurse most likely expect to find?
1. xanthomas around the eyes
2. bilateral equal hand grasps
3. chest pain when taking deep breaths
4. heartburn that occurs with position changes
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Rationale: Xanthomas are cholesterol filled lesions commonly seen around the eyes and could indicate elevated lipids. Bilateral equal hand grasps would not indicate the presence of myocardial ischemia. Chest pain when taking deep breaths or heartburn with position change does not indicate an increased risk of developing myocardial ischemia.
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