A patient has ST segment changes that indicate an acute inferior wall myocardial infarction. Which lead will be best for monitoring the patient?

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Lead II reflects the inferior area of the heart that is experiencing the ST segment changes and will best reflect any electrocardiographic (ECG) changes that indicate further damage to the myocardium. The other leads do not reflect the inferior part of the myocardial wall and will not provide data about further ischemic changes.

A Patient Has ST Segment Changes That Indicate an Acute