You are caring for a 62-year-old female with chest pain and shortness of breath. She is alert and oriented with an open airway. Her breathing is adequate and radial pulse strong. Her skin is warm and dry. Which one of the following should you do next?
A) Perform a secondary assessment.
B) Obtain her heart rate and blood pressure.
C) Assist her to the ambulance for immediate transport.
D) Assist her in taking a nitroglycerin.
B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The CPT manual was first published by the American Health Information Management Association.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Determine the percentage of occupancy for January through May to two decimal places
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How often should you change the cover on the examining table?
A. Monthly B. After every use C. Daily D. Weekly E. After every third use