A Patient in the Emergency Department Is Suspected of Having

Multiple Choice

A patient in the Emergency department is suspected of having a myocardial infarction (MI) . The initial cardiac troponin 1 level was negative. What action by the healthcare professional is best?

A) Prepare the patient for thrombolytic therapy.
B) Dismiss the patient because the lab was negative.
C) Schedule repeat lab within a few hours.
D) Give the patient oxygen and pain medication.