A Patient Is Experiencing Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, and Lethargy

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient is experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, and lethargy. The patient's vital signs are BP 88/58, HR 40, RR 20. Which nursing action is a priority for this patient?

• A) Nitroglycerin 1 tablet sublingual
• B) Aspirin 325 mg PO
• C) Morphine 2 mg IVP
• D) Atropine 1 mg IVP

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