The licensed practical nurse is assisting with collecting data on a female patient. Which of the following findings should be reported to the registered nurse as possible atypical symptoms of a myocardial infarction in the absence of chest pain? Select all that apply.

Choice A reason: This statement is not entirely true because not all bipolar disorders include periods of major depression. For example, in cyclothymic disorder, individuals experience hypomanic episodes with milder episodes of depression.

Choice B reason: This statement is incorrect because bipolar disorders can manifest in various patterns and behaviors, and there is no single pattern that applies to all individuals with the condition.

Choice C reason: This statement is false. Manic depression, now known as bipolar disorder, is characterized by episodes of mania, which are more severe than the hypomanic episodes seen in hypomanic disorder.

Choice D reason: This is the most accurate statement. Patients with bipolar II disorder experience major depressive episodes along with hypomanic episodes, which are less severe than the manic episodes seen in bipolar I disorder.

Choice A reason: While aspirin does have anti-inflammatory properties, the primary reason for prescribing it post-myocardial infarction is not to reduce inflammation.

Choice B reason: Aspirin can provide pain relief, but this is not the main purpose of its prescription following a myocardial infarction.

Choice C reason: Fever prevention is not a relevant effect in the context of aspirin use for coronary artery disease.

Choice D reason: Aspirin is prescribed to prevent blood clotting. It inhibits platelet aggregation, which is crucial in reducing the risk of further heart attacks by preventing clots that can occlude coronary arteries.