The nurse is working in the emergency department and caring for a client who just arrived after experiencing a myocardial infarction. Which of the following are interventions that may be considered in the care of this client? Select all that apply Select all that apply 1.Fibrinolytic therapy 2. Pericardiocentesis 3. Nitroglycerin 4. Coronary artery bypass surgery 5. Ventriculomyotomy

The nurse is working in the emergency department and caring for a client who just arrived after experiencing a myocardial infarction. Which of the following are interventions that may be considered in the care of this client? Select all that apply Select all that apply 1.Fibrinolytic therapy 2. Pericardiocentesis 3. Nitroglycerin 4. Coronary artery bypass surgery 5. Ventriculomyotomy

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