A nurse assesses an inverted T wave on the ECG of a patient who had an acute MI two days earlier.How should the nurse interpret this finding?

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Inverted T waves on an ECG can indicate myocardial ischemia or injury, such as from a recent myocardial infarction (MI), making it an abnormal waveform. This is not a sign of normal recovery, a new MI, or congestive heart failure specifically, but rather an indication of potential heart damage or ongoing issues related to the recent MI.

A Nurse Assesses an Inverted T Wave on the ECG