A patient with a history of a myocardial infarction has chest pain. The patient's skin color is grayish, blood pressure is 88/70 mm Hg, pulse is 116 beats/minute and irregular, and respirations are 30/minute. Which action should the nurse take?

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The patient is presenting with symptoms of a possible acute coronary syndrome, and the nurse should notify the registered nurse or physician immediately to initiate appropriate interventions. Placing the patient supine and infusing normal saline are not the priority interventions in this scenario. Checking urine specific gravity is not relevant to the patient's current presentation.

A Patient with a History of a Myocardial Infarction Has