A Patient Is Admitted with an Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) .The nurse monitors for which potential complications?

• A) Cardiac dysrhythmias
• B) Heart failure
• C) Pericarditis
• D) Ventricular rupture
• E) Chest pain

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