You have just arrived by the side of a 68-year-old male complaining of chest pain. After determining his airway is patent and breathing adequate, it is imperative that you perform which action next?
A) Auscultate his breath sounds.
B) Determine if he takes nitroglycerin.
C) Check his radial pulse.
D) Obtain a full set of vital signs.
C
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