What is a key nursing priority when an acute MI patient arrives in the emergency department?
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Correct answer: Give aspirin and obtain a 12-lead ECG within 10 minutes
Rapid recognition and treatment of MI is essential; obtaining ECG quickly and giving aspirin reduces myocardial damage and improves outcomes.
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