A client in the emergency department complains of chest pain,diaphoresis,shortness of breath,lightheadedness,and dizziness.The cardiac monitor displays ventricular tachycardia at 180 beats per minute.What is the nurse's most immediate concern for this client?

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The client's symptoms, including chest pain and ventricular tachycardia, indicate a high likelihood of acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). The client's heart is not effectively pumping blood to the body, which can lead to cardiac arrest and death. Therefore, the nurse's most immediate concern is preventing cardiac death by providing prompt treatment, such as cardioversion or defibrillation, and initiating interventions to reduce myocardial oxygen demand and increase oxygen supply.

A Client in the Emergency Department Complains of Chest Pain,diaphoresis,shortness