Nursing Interventions for STEMI Patient

A 45-year-old male presents to the emergency department with chest pain radiating to his left arm, associated with diaphoresis and shortness of breath. The patient has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. The triage nurse notes that the patient’s vital signs are: BP 90/60 mmHg, HR 120 beats/min, RR 22 breaths/min, and SpO2 88% on room air. The ECG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Given this clinical picture, the nurse must quickly identify the priority nursing interventions that should be taken. Select all interventions that are appropriate for managing this medical emergency.