The telemetry nurse assessed a 65-year-old female patient who was admitted for an MI and noticed that no ST segment elevation occurred on the ECG during the admission process. The nurse understands that:a. New onset angina will not present with any ST abnormality.b. Non-ST elevation during an MI is common in women.c. The ECG results were incorrect and should be discarded; a stat ECG should be ordered.d. This was due to an incorrect lead placement; cardiac enzymes can confirm the MI.

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