A Patient Who Has an Acute Myocardial Infarction Reports Severe

question 37

Multiple Choice

A patient who has an acute myocardial infarction reports severe chest pressure, "as if someone is standing on my chest." What should the nurse do first?

• A)Order an electrocardiogram.
• B)Notify the physician.
• C)Obtain vital signs.
• D)Administer nitroglycerin.

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