Question

Consider the following narrative from a patient care​ report: "pt. transported 3 days ago for suspected​ STEMI; pt. currently denies CP and​ SOB; PMH of HTN and​ CAD; pt. currently in​ NAD." Which of these interpretations is most​ accurate?

A.The patient has heart problems
B.The patient is short of breath
C.The patient suffers from hypotension
D.The patient is in moderate distress

Answer 1

The most accurate interpretation of the patient care report is that the patient has heart problems, as they have a history of STEMI, hypertension (HTN), and a coronary artery disease (CAD), but currently are not in distress.

Step-by-step explanation:

Considering the narrative from a patient care report, the interpretation that the patient has heart problems is the most accurate. The report indicates that the patient was transported three days ago for suspected ST-Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), which is a severe heart attack that can be confirmed by ECG changes. The patient currently denies chest pain (CP) and shortness of breath (SOB), which are common symptoms associated with myocardial infarction.

The patient's past medical history (PMH) includes hypertension (HTN) and a coronary artery disease (CAD). Currently the patient is in No Apparent Distress (NAD) suggesting that at the moment of observation the patient is not showing signs of distress.