A client with a history of cardiac problems is brought to the emergency room by the paramedics with a tentative diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI,or "heart attack").The paramedic tells the nurse that the client had pain in the jaw area that was not relieved with nitroglycerin.The client asks the nurse how jaw pain is related to having a "heart attack." The nurse's best explanation is:

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Sometimes cardiac pain can be referred to other areas of the body such as the jaw, arms, or back. This is important for the healthcare providers to know so they can properly diagnose and treat the client.

A Client with a History of Cardiac Problems Is Brought