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    Hesi rn medical surgical proctored exam (cardiac)
    After three days of persistent epigastric pain, a female client presents to the clinic. She has been taking oral antacids without relief. Her vital signs are heart rate 122 beats/minute, respirations 16 breaths/minute, blood pressure 116/70 mm Hg, and oxygen saturation 96%. The nurse obtains a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). Which assessment finding is most critical?

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