A 50-year old man presents with "crushing" chest pain of sudden onset. He is diaphoretic and nauseated. You should

A. obtain baseline vital signs
B. apply supplemental oxygen
C. ask him if he takes nitroglycerin
D. perform a focused physical exam


Ans: B. apply supplemental oxygen

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