The Patient Presents to the ED with Sudden,severe Sharp Chest

question 3

Multiple Choice

The patient presents to the ED with sudden,severe sharp chest discomfort,radiating to the back and down both arms,as well as numbness in the left arm.While taking the patient's vital signs,the nurse notices a 30-point discrepancy in systolic blood pressure between the right and left arm.Based on these findings,the nurse should:

• A) contact the physician and report the cardiac enzyme results.
• B) contact the physician and prepare the patient for thrombolytic therapy.
• C) contact the physician immediately and begin prepping the patient for surgery.
• D) give the patient aspirin and heparin.

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