A nurse is reviewing an electrocardiogram for a patient who reports sudden onset of chest pain that radiates down the left arm and feels "like something is sitting on my chest." The nurse identifies an ST elevation.Other diagnostic data confirm a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction.Which procedure should the nurse anticipate to be ordered immediately for this patient?

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Cardiac catheterization is the most immediate and appropriate procedure for a patient with a confirmed diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction with ST elevation. This procedure allows for visualization of the coronary arteries and potential intervention such as angioplasty or stent placement to restore blood flow to the affected area of the heart. The other options (cardiac scoring, exercise stress test, and Holter monitoring) are not appropriate for an acute myocardial infarction with ST elevation and may be used for other cardiac issues or as follow-up tests after treatment.

A Nurse Is Reviewing an Electrocardiogram for a Patient Who