The Nurse Notices That the ST Segment Is Depressed on a Patient

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse notices that the ST segment is depressed on a patient reporting chest pain.What action should the nurse take?

• A) Review the ECG recordings in the patient's chart.
• B) Auscultate chest sounds, and continue physical assessment.
• C) Alert the supervising RN and patient's physician immediately.
• D) Continue to monitor the electrocardiogram (ECG) to determine if ST segment depression continues.

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