Which nursing diagnosis is the immediate physiological priority for a patient in the acute phase post-MI?
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Correct answer: Acute pain related to myocardial ischemia
In the acute phase, relieving ischaemic chest pain is the immediate physiological priority because ongoing pain reflects continuing ischaemia and increases myocardial oxygen demand. Psychosocial and activity diagnoses are addressed once the physiological threat is controlled.
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