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?
A) Place the patient supine.
B) Notify the charge nurse.
C) Check the urine specific gravity.
D) Infuse 0.9% NS wide open.
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