Acute Coronary Syndrome and MI Care · NCLEX Exam

What is the nurse's first priority intervention after stabilising the airway and breathing in the acute phase of MI?

  1. Begin a high-dose statin before any other intervention
  2. Give sublingual nitroglycerin and aspirin unless contraindicated
  3. Start cardiac rehabilitation exercises at the bedside now
  4. Delay all cardiac monitoring until after the cath lab visit
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Correct answer: Give sublingual nitroglycerin and aspirin unless contraindicated

Early administration of aspirin and nitroglycerin (if not contraindicated) helps reduce mortality and relieve ischaemia in ACS.

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