A Patient Diagnosed with a Hiatal Hernia Presents to the Emergency

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with a hiatal hernia presents to the emergency department (ED) with chest pain. What is the priority action by the nurse?

• A)Preparing the patient for an electrocardiogram (ECG)
• B)Asking the patient, "When did you eat last?"
• C)Positioning the patient on the right side with the head of bed (HOB) elevated
• D)Asking the patient, "Have you been taking your prescribed proton pump inhibitor?"

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