A patient is experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, and lethargy. The patient's vital signs are BP 88/58, HR 40, RR 20. Which nursing action is a priority for this patient?

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1. Even though the patient is having chest pain, the blood pressure is too low for nitroglycerin.
2. There is not enough information to determine if the patient is experiencing a myocardial infarction. Oral medications should also be avoided at this time due to the decrease in level of consciousness.
3. Even though the patient is having chest pain, the blood pressure is too low for morphine.
4. The patient is actually having unstable bradycardia at this time and atropine would be the best medication to give this patient.

A Patient Is Experiencing Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, and Lethargy