Which criterion would indicate that the interventions after an MI are helping meet the expected outcome of 'patient will suffer no further cardiac damage'?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which indicator would signify that a patient is not experiencing further cardiac damage after a myocardial infarction (MI). It lists several potential indicators for evaluation, such as chest pain and ECG readings.
Answer
No ST elevation on the ECG rhythm strip.
The final answer is 3. No ST elevation on the ECG rhythm strip.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 3. No ST elevation on the ECG rhythm strip.
More Information
ST elevation on an ECG indicates acute myocardial infarction or ongoing cardiac damage. Absence of ST elevation suggests that the acute phase of the heart attack has resolved or that there is no further injury to the heart muscle.
Tips
A common mistake is to focus solely on symptom relief, like chest pain reduction, rather than objective measures like ECG changes.
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