Fibrinolytic therapy is initiated for a patient with a STEMI (ST segment elevated myocardial infarction). The nurse explains to the patient that this treatment is performed to

dissolve the clot in the coronary artery and prevent further cellular death.

prevent the development of life-threatening arrhythmias.

assist ventricular contraction and promote coronary artery perfusion.

prevent the development of further clotting in the coronary arteries.