You are by the side of a patient complaining of severe chest pain that radiates into his right arm and neck. He is alert and oriented with an open airway and adequate breathing. His radial pulse is strong, and his skin is cool and diaphoretic. Your partner reports his pulse rate is 84, respirations are 18, blood pressure is 86/62 mmHg, and SpO2 is 98% on room air. You have obtained a medical
history and performed the secondary assessment. The patient states that he has had two heart attacks in the past and is allergic to aspirin and sulfa medications. Which one of the following should you do next?
A) Assist the patient in taking a nitroglycerin tablet.
B) Administer aspirin to the patient.
C) Administer oxygen and nitro, and then transport.
D) Transfer him to the stretcher and transport.
D
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