You Respond to a 75-Year-Old Female Who Is Complaining of Epigastric

question 3

Multiple Choice

You respond to a 75-year-old female who is complaining of epigastric pain that feels like heartburn and radiates to the right shoulder.Her vital signs are stable and she has a previous history of myocardial infarction.She has prescription nitroglycerine tablets.An ALS unit is en route.After performing a physical examination and applying oxygen by nasal cannula,you should:

• A) transport the patient in the Trendelenburg position for shock.
• B) apply the AED and prepare for imminent cardiac arrest from a myocardial infarction.
• C) contact medical control regarding the administration of the patient's nitroglycerin.
• D) cancel the ALS unit: this is just gallstones and BLS can transport.

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