💊 NCLEX-RN Exam Prep

A patient with acute myocardial infarction complains of crushing chest pain. Initial nursing interventions include:

A Encouraging exercise
B Administering oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin, and morphine as ordered while obtaining a 12-lead ECG
C Hot compress to chest
D Deep breathing only

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

AMI interventions (MONA): Morphine (pain, preload reduction), Oxygen (if SpO2 <94%), Nitroglycerin (vasodilation, SL q5min x3), Aspirin (antiplatelet, 162-325mg chewed). 12-lead ECG stat. Establish IV, continuous monitoring, prepare for cath lab.

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