The nurse notices that the ST segment is depressed on a patient reporting chest pain. What action should the nurse take?
A) Review the electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings in the patient's chart.
B) Auscultate chest sounds and continue physical assessment.
C) Alert the supervising RN and patient's physician immediately.
D) Continue to monitor the ECG to determine if ST segment depression continues.
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