The LPN is called into the room of a client with known cardiac disease at 7:30 a.m. The client reports heavy pressure and chest pain. Which action by the nurse is best?
A. Provide the client with the atenolol (Tenormin) scheduled for 9 a.m.
B. Provide the client nitroglycerin sublingual scheduled prn.
C. Determine the client's level of consciousness.
D. Assess the client's respiratory rate and effort.
B
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