- Administer pain medication as ordered
- Obtain a detailed medical history
- Initiate continuous cardiac monitoring and prepare for oxygen administration
- Educate the patient on lifestyle modifications
1. A 68-year-old male patient with a history of hypertension and diabetes is admitted to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset chest pain, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis. His blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg, and heart rate is 110 bpm. What is the immediate nursing priority?
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