Case study: Adult with suspected myocardial infarction. A 59-year-old reports crushing chest pressure radiating to the jaw with nausea and diaphoresis. Rest has not relieved the pain. Which finding in this case is the highest priority for the nurse to address first?

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A. ongoing ischemic chest pain suggesting acute coronary syndrome — In this case, the highest-priority finding is ongoing ischemic chest pain suggesting acute coronary syndrome because it most directly threatens safety or signals clinical deterioration.

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B. mild anxiety

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C. request to call family

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D. history of occasional heartburn