A client presents to the emergency department reporting chest pain that is radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis. Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed by the healthcare provider?

A. Fentanyl and hydromorphone are potent opioids often used for pain management, but they are not typically first-line medications for acute chest pain associated with suspected myocardial infarction. B. Hydromorphone, like fentanyl, is an opioid analgesic primarily used for moderate to severe pain but is not the first choice for managing acute chest pain. C. Morphine is the medication of choice for managing acute chest pain associated with myocardial infarction. It helps alleviate pain, reduce myocardial oxygen demand, and relieve anxiety. D. Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic used for moderate to severe pain but is not typically indicated as first-line therapy for acute chest pain associated with myocardial infarction.