A patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) reveals evidence of a myocardial infarction (MI), although this event is not recorded in the patient's history
The nurse teaches the patient that silent ischemia and silent MI are more common in which people? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Women
2. African Americans
3. People with diabetes
4. People in high-stress occupations.
5. People younger than 45
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Rationale 1: Silent ischemia is more common in women.
Rationale 2: There is no indication that race plays a part in determining who is at greater risk for silent ischemia.
Rationale 3: People who have diabetes are more likely to experience silent ischemia.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that living with high stress increases the risk for silent ischemia.
Rationale 5: Older adults are more likely to experience silent ischemia.
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