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A 58-yeаr-оld high schооl principаl wаs in the middle of a stressful parent-teacher conference when they experienced a sudden heavy pressure sensation in the center of the chest. The patient initially dismissed it as severe heartburn, but the pain increased to a 10/10 intensity, radiating to both shoulders. The patient became pale, diaphoretic, and vomited. EMS arrived and performed an immediate field ECG, which revealed ST-segment elevation in multiple leads. Upon arrival at the Emergency Department, the patient is alert but highly anxious. Vitals are: BP 98/60 mmHg, HR 112 bpm, and RR 24 bpm.Results of a 12-lead ECG and laboratory analysis, show ST elevation and a troponin level of 3.9 ng/mL (0 - 0.04 ng/mL). The nurse initiates ACS (acute coronary syndrome) medication protocol including oxygen, aspirin, and 3 nitroglycerin tablets administered over 15 minutes with no change in the chest pain. Vital signs remain stable. A primary goal of the nurse now includes: