An older female patient experiences fatigue and nausea, is not sleeping well, and makes a vague complaint of intermittent chest discomfort. How should the nurse interpret these symptoms?

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These symptoms can be indicative of a myocardial infarction (heart attack) in women, who often experience more subtle symptoms than men, such as fatigue, nausea, sleep disturbances, and vague chest discomfort.

An Older Female Patient Experiences Fatigue and Nausea, Is Not