The client presents to the emergency department (ED) with sharp pain between the shoulder blades. The client describes the pain as a "shredding" pain
The nurse recognizes that this problem often mimics a myocardial infarction (MI) or pulmonary embolism (PE). She knows that, unlike an MI client, this client will likely have which of the following tests performed? 1. CT scan of the chest/abdomen
2. Troponin
3. ECG
4. Echocardiogram
CT scan of the chest/abdomen
Rationale: A CT scan of the chest/abdominal area will reveal a dissecting aneurysm, but is not helpful for determination of an MI. Troponin and ECG will be done to rule out an MI. An echocardiogram may be done for both an MI or dissecting aneurysm.
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