Asked by Obeidullah Salih on May 08, 2024
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The nurse understands that it is a priority to obtain the 12-lead ECG on the patient newly admitted with chest pain because the ECG must be obtained within how many minutes of the onset of pain?
A) 3 minutes
B) 5 minutes
C) 8 minutes
D) 10 minutes
12-Lead ECG
A comprehensive electrocardiographic test that uses 12 leads placed on the body to record the electrical activity of the heart.
Chest Pain
A discomfort or pain felt in the front of the body between the neck and upper abdomen, often indicating a heart problem but can have other causes.
Onset Of Pain
The moment or period at which a person first becomes aware of or starts experiencing pain.
- Gain an understanding of the justification and outcomes associated with obtaining a 12-lead ECG.
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Zybrea KnightMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Patients suffering from chest pain need to have their 12-lead ECG within 10 minutes of the assessment and onset of pain.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the justification and outcomes associated with obtaining a 12-lead ECG.