A patient admitted with an elevated ST-segment myocardial infarction on oxygen per nasal can-nula for his diagnosed influenza continues to experience shortness of breath and has no ECG changes. What is the next best action by the RN is best?
a. Call the patient's wife to have her sit with him to calm him.
b. Ask the UAP to obtain a blood glucose level.
c. Call the Rapid Response Team.
d. Ask the charge nurse to check on the other patients.
ANS: C
The Rapid Response Team (RRT) should be called to assess the patient's condition. The other options do not address the cause of the change in condition.
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