If a myocardial infarction is suspected, the patient should be treated with nitroglycerin.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Although nitroglycerin does not relieve the pain of a myocardial infarction, it should be administered regardless because several heart conditions present similar symptoms; using nitroglycerin will thus aid in the diagnosis.

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