Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with clinical indications of an ST elevated myocardial infarction. The facility does not have the capability for percutaneous coronary intervention. Given this scenario, what is the priority intervention in the treatment and nursing management of this patient?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Thrombolytic therapy is the priority for STEMI when PCI is unavailable, to dissolve the clot causing the blockage.