A client arrives in the emergency department complaining of left-sided substernal chest pain, unrelieved by nitroglycerin. Which of the following is the immediate action of the nurse?
A)Administration of morphine
B)Administration of supplemental oxygen
C)Provide a calm environment with minimal stimulation
D)Assessment of the heart's electrical activity through the ECG

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Administering supplemental oxygen should take priority when caring for a client suspected of myocardial infarction. Oxygen supply to the myocardium is severely inefficient during a myocardial infarction and further delay may result in irreversible damages. The other options are appropriate nursing actions, but they are done after the initiation of oxygen administration.

A Client Arrives in the Emergency Department Complaining of Left-Sided