Identify the priority interventions for managing symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)in the ED.(Select all that apply).
A) Administration of morphine
B) Administration of nitroglycerin (NTG)
C) Dopamine infusion
D) Oxygen therapy

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The initial pain of AMI is treated with morphine sulfate administered intravenously.NTG may be given to reduce the ischemic pain of AMI.NTG increases coronary perfusion because of its vasodilatory effects.Oxygen administration is important for assisting the myocardial tissue to continue its pumping activity and for repairing the damaged tissue around the site of the infarct.

Identify the Priority Interventions for Managing Symptoms of an Acute