A Client in the Cardiac Stepdown Unit Reports Severe,crushing Chest

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client in the cardiac stepdown unit reports severe,crushing chest pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting.What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Administer an aspirin.
• B) Call for an electrocardiogram (ECG).
• C) Maintain airway patency.
• D) Notify the provider.

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Definitions:

Lump-Sum Tax

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Proportional Tax

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Regressive Tax

A tax imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases, disproportionately affecting lower-income individuals.

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