A patient admitted to the coronary care unit (CCU) with an ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is restless and anxious.The blood pressure is 86/40 and heart rate is 123.Based on this information,which nursing diagnosis is a priority for the patient?
A) Acute pain related to myocardial infarction
B) Anxiety related to perceived threat of death
C) Stress overload related to acute change in health
D) Decreased cardiac output related to cardiogenic shock
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