An older adult who has an MI may not have any chest pain and instead may complain of
a. Nausea and dyspnea
b. Severe constipation
c. Headache and intense hunger
d. Pain in the joints
A
Nausea and dyspnea are symptoms that can signal decreased myocardial blood flow and MI. Constipation (response B), intense hunger (response C), and joint pain (response D) are not documented as alternative presentations of chest pain.
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