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3. There are nonspecific ST and T wave changes

There are no specific changes on the electrocardiogram. Q waves in V1-V3 are characteristic of an anteroseptal myocardial infarction but their absence does not exclude that diagnosis. The S1Q3T3 pattern has been described with pulmonary embolism but is nonspecific and most pulmonary emboli are not associated with this pattern (1). There are diffuse nonspecific ST and T wave changes present.

Which of the following should be done at this time? (Click on the correct answer to proceed to the third of seven pages)

1. Administer crystalloid fluids
2. Chest X-ray
3. Troponins
4. 1 and 3
5. All of the above

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