A patient with a history of heart attack presents with complaints of chest pain.An electrocardiogram shows abnormal results, but cardiac enzyme levels are normal.The nurse should prepare the patient for which of the following diagnostic tests, which can determine whether the patient has actually experienced a recent heart attack?
A)Mediastinoscopy
B)Myocardial infarct scan
C)Meckel's diverticulum scan
D)Chest magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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A myocardial infarct scan (also known as a nuclear stress test or a myocardial perfusion scan) can determine whether the patient has recently experienced a heart attack, even if cardiac enzyme levels are normal. Mediastinoscopy, Meckel's diverticulum scan, and chest MRI are not typically used to diagnose heart attacks.

A Patient with a History of Heart Attack Presents with Complaints