The nurse is explaining the difference between the cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and a myocardial infarction to a client and family. What should the nurse teach about these health problems?
1. ACS pain radiates to the jaw.
2. Myocardial infarction is characterized as gas-like pain.
3. The pain from ACS often occurs at rest or upon arising.
4. Pain from a myocardial infarction begins abruptly and is related to exercise.
Answer: 3
1. Pain from a myocardial infarction radiates to the jaw.
2. Clients describe the pain of a myocardial infarction as crushing.
3. Pain from ACS is often noted at rest or upon arising.
4. Pain from a myocardial infarction is abrupt and unrelated to exercise.
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