Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A nurse in the emergency room is caring for a client who presents with manifestations that indicate a myocardial infarction. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Oxygen therapy optimizes oxygen delivery to ischemic myocardial tissue, critical in the acute phase of MI. IV insertion, ECG, and blood samples are secondary.