A patient is admitted to the emergency department with clinical indications of an acute myocardial infarction.Symptoms began 3 hours ago.The facility does not have the capability for percutaneous coronary intervention.Given this scenario,what is the priority intervention in the treatment and nursing management of this patient?
A) Administer thrombolytic therapy unless contraindicated
B) Diurese aggressively and monitor daily weight
C) Keep oxygen saturation levels to at least 88%
D) Maintain heart rate above 100 beats/min
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