A 33-year-old male complains of generalized weakness and chest discomfort that began following his morning workout at the gym. He is conscious and alert, but restless. Your assessment reveals a BP of 130/64 mm Hg, pulse of 78 beats/min and occasionally irregular, respirations of 16 breaths/min and unlabored, and an SpO2 of 98% on room air. He has prescribed nitroglycerin tablets and states that he took one without relief. Appropriate treatment for this patient includes:
A. oxygen via nonrebreathing mask, one chewable baby aspirin, an IV fluid bolus, and prompt transport.
B. oxygen via nasal cannula, up to two more doses of nitroglycerin, saline lock, and transport.
C. oxygen via nonrebreathing mask, up to 324 mg aspirin, supine with his legs elevated, and transport.
D. oxygen via nasal cannula, up to 324 mg aspirin, saline lock, additional nitroglycerin per medical control, and transport.
Ans: D. oxygen via nasal cannula, up to 324 mg aspirin, saline lock, additional nitroglycerin per medical control, and transport.
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