A patient's electrocardiogram ST segment tracing is deflected from baseline.The nurse would conduct assessment for which condition?
A)Ventricular muscle injury
B)Atrial muscle injury
C)Respiratory acidosis
D)Hypocalcemia

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Deflection of the ST segment from baseline on an electrocardiogram indicates ventricular muscle injury or ischemia. Atrial muscle injury would not affect the ST segment. Respiratory acidosis and hypocalcemia would not have a direct effect on the ST segment.

A Patient's Electrocardiogram ST Segment Tracing Is Deflected from Baseline