The client's ECG reveals ST-segment depression and T-wave inversion in leads II, III, and aVF. What is the nurse's interpretation of these findings?
A. The client is experiencing an anginal episode.
B. The client is experiencing variant angina.
C. The client is experiencing acute MI.
D. The client is experiencing cardiac arrest.
A
The ECG obtained during an anginal episode reveals ST-segment depression, T-wave inversion, or both. With variant angina, the ECG reveals ST-segment elevation; with acute MI, ECG changes include ST-segment elevation, T-wave inversion, and abnormal Q waves.
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