What wave on an ECG strip indicates to the nurse that the client is having a current MI and has an old MI?
a. inverted T wave c. prolonged QRS
b. abnormal Q wave d. shortened ST seg-ment
B
If an MI has occurred, an abnormal Q wave may appear and will permanently appear on future ECGs. Therefore, an abnormal Q wave indicates a current MI and an old MI.
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