A patient is admitted to the ER for a possible MI. Which physical assessment finding supports the diagnosis?
a. Troponin I of 0.6ng/ml
b. Respiratory rate of 12 bpm
c. Diaphoresis
d. +3 pedal pulses
ANSWER.
C) Physical assessment which support myocardial infarction(MI)
is Diaphoresis.
* Diaphoresis or excessive sweating is a symptom of myocardial
infarction.
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