The nurse is reviewing a patient's electrocardiogram to determine if there is any myocardial tissue damage. Which part of the electrocardiogram should the nurse focus attention on?
1. ST segment
2. PR interval
3. QRS complex
4. U wave
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Rationale: Changes in the ST segment are the most sensitive electrographic indicators of ischemia and injury to the myocardium. The PR interval, QRS complex, and U wave will not provide the same information to the nurse as will studying the patient's ST segment.
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