Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction (MI) who is reporting severe chest pain. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
D,E
Rationale
Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, reducing clot formation, and oxygen improves myocardial oxygenation. Supine positioning, intramuscular morphine, and subcutaneous nitroglycerin are not appropriate.