A middle-aged male patient collapsed while shopping and now responds to verbal stimuli with confused speech. The primary assessment indicates no immediate life-threatening conditions. His pulse is 96, respirations 16 breaths/min, blood pressure 158/88 mmHg, SpO2 98% on room air, and blood glucose level 79 mg/dL. The patient is carrying a vial of nitroglycerin in his jacket pocket. What should you do next after determining the patient priority status?
A) Administer oral glucose
B) Provide oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 lpm
C) Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
D) Perform a secondary assessment
D) Perform a secondary assessment
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