A nurse stops to render aid at the scene of a multivehicle accident. A client approaches the nurse and says, "Help me. I'm having a heart attack." The nurse's first reaction is to:
A) Take the client's vital signs.
B) Tell the client it is anxiety.
C) Tell the client to sit down and try to relax.
D) Talk with the client to provide a distraction.
A
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