A patient who has an acute myocardial infarction reports severe chest pressure, "as if someone is standing on my chest." What should the nurse do first?
a. Order an electrocardiogram.
b. Notify the physician.
c. Obtain vital signs.
d. Administer nitroglycerin.
ANS: C
Data collection should be done first and then reported to the physician so that appropriate orders can be obtained.
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