A nurse is preparing a presentation on coronary heart disease (CHD) for a community women's club. Which statement(s) should the nurse include in the presentation? Select all that apply.

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A nurse is preparing a presentation on coronary heart disease (CHD) for a community women's club. Which statement(s) should the nurse include in the presentation?  Select all that apply.

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A) Epigastric pain and nausea are common symptoms of a heart attack in women, and they may be mistakenly attributed to heartburn, making it important for women to know and recognize all the potential symptoms.
B) Shortness of breath and fatigue are common symptoms of a heart attack in both men and women.
C) Women are more likely to have an unrecognized MI, meaning they may not know that they have had a heart attack and may not seek medical attention. This makes it important for women to know and recognize all the potential symptoms. 
D) Weakness of the legs and back are not common symptoms of a heart attack.
E) The mortality rate of young women having an MI may be lower than that of men, but this is not a key point to include in a presentation on CHD symptoms and prevention for a general audience.

A Nurse Is Preparing a Presentation on Coronary Heart Disease