A patient has sought care following a syncopal episode of unknown etiology. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse prioritize in the patient's subsequent diagnostic workup?
A. Preparing to assist with a head-up tilt-test
B. Assessing the patient's knowledge of pacemakers
C. Preparing an intravenous dose of a B-adrenergic blocker
D. Teaching the patient about the role of antiplatelet aggregators
Answer: A. Preparing to assist with a head-up tilt-test
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