[Answer] A patient with a possible acute coronary syndrome has ongoing chest discomfort unresponsive to 3 SL NTG tablets. There are no contraindications and 4 mg of morphine sulfate was administered. Shortly afterward blood pressure falls to 88/60 mm Hg and the patient has increased chest discomfort. What should you do?

Answer: Give normal saline 250 mL to 500 mL fluid bolus
A patient with a possible acute coronary syndrome has ongoing chest discomfort unresponsive to 3 SL NTG tablets. There are no contraindications and 4 mg of mor…

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