Emergency Intervention for STEMI Patient

Medium Physiological Adaptation Medical Emergencies

A 45-year-old male patient is brought to the emergency department after experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath for the last hour. Upon assessment, vital signs show a blood pressure of 92/60 mmHg, heart rate of 110 beats per minute, respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation at 88% on room air. The initial ECG suggests ST-elevationMyocardial Infarction (STEMI). Which of the following nursing interventions should be prioritized in this medical emergency?

Administer oxygen at 2 liters per nasal cannula.

Initiate IV access and prepare for administration of nitroglycerin.

Position the patient in high Fowler's position to aid breathing.

Obtain a comprehensive health history and medication list.

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