The nurse is preparing to teach a group of adult women about the signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction (heart attack). Which of the following will the nurse explain is a specific symptom of a myocardial infarction in women?
a. Visual difficulties
b. Angina
c. Loss of motor function unilaterally
d. Right scapular discomfort and stiffness
B
Angina is the most common symptom of a myocardial infarction in women.
Visual disturbances are not a symptom of a myocardial infarction in women.
Loss of motor function unilaterally is not a symptom of a myocardial infarction in women.
Right scapular discomfort and stiffness is not a symptom of a myocardial infarction in women.
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