The nurse is preparing a presentation on coronary heart disease (CHD) for a community women's club. Which statement should the nurse include in the presentation? Select all that apply.
A. Common symptoms of myocardial infarction (MI) include shortness of breath and fatigue.
B. Weakness of the legs and back often precede a heart attack.
C. Women are more likely to have an unrecognized myocardial infarction.
D. The mortality rate of young women having an MI is 50% lower than that of men.
E. The epigastric pain and nausea experienced with a heart attack are often attributed to heartburn.
Answer: E
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