The patient has been diagnosed with an acute inferior myocardial infarction. What 12-lead ECG changes does the nurse expect to find after several hours?
A) ST segment elevation and large Q wave in leads II, III and aVF
B) ST segment depression and wide QRS in leads II, III, and aVR
C) ST segment elevation and large Q wave in leads V1–V4
D) ST segment depression and large S wave in leads V2–V4
A
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midwifery? What will be an ideal response?
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a. Encourage the resident to engage in an activity. b. Remind the resident of reasons to be posi-tive. c. Point out episodes of negative behavior. d. Present a bright and cheerful behavior.