A 48-year-old male is complaining of chest pain that he describes as dull, located substernally, but radiating to his neck. He rates the pain a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10 and complains of nausea and lightheadedness. His skin is cool and diaphoretic. HR = 96, BP = 124/82, RR = 14, SaO₂ = 97%. The 12-lead ECG is nondiagnostic. In addition to oxygen, an IV of normal saline at a keep open rate, and transport to the emergency department, which of the following would be most appropriate?

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The patient's symptoms are suggestive of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and the combination of aspirin, nitroglycerin, and morphine is appropriate for managing suspected ACS. Aspirin acts as an antiplatelet agent, nitroglycerin helps relieve chest pain by dilating coronary arteries, and morphine is used for pain relief and to reduce the workload on the heart.

A 48-Year-Old Male Is Complaining of Chest Pain That He