A Client on the Medical/surgical Unit Complains of Sudden Chest

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client on the medical/surgical unit complains of sudden chest pains.Which is the first action the nurse will implement?

• A)Call the health care provider.
• B)Administer pain medication.
• C)Reassess a new set of vital signs.
• D)Turn client from supine to lateral.

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