A patient is admitted with a medical diagnosis of acute arterial occlusion. What documentation does the nurse expect to see in this patient's medical record?
a. Acute MI and/or atrial fibrillation within the previous weeks
b. History of chronic venous stasis disease treated with debridement and wound care
c. History of Marfan syndrome or Ehlers Danlos syndrome
d. Episode of blunt trauma that occurred several months ago
Answer: a. Acute MI and/or atrial fibrillation within the previous weeks
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