The nurse explains that the pathophysiology of a myocardial infarct is that:
a. a portion of the myocardium necroses and scars over.
b. the coronary vessels are narrowed during the attack.
c. the ischemic myocardium causes pain during the attack but is able to regenerate.
d. damages the myocardium, but does not seriously alter cardiac output.
ANS: A
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