A nurse answers a call light and finds a client anxious,short of breath,reporting chest pain,and having a blood pressure of 88/52 mm Hg on the cardiac monitor.What action by the nurse takes priority?

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This client has manifestations of a pulmonary embolism,and the most critical action is to notify the Rapid Response Team for speedy diagnosis and treatment.The other actions are appropriate also but are not the priority.

A Nurse Answers a Call Light and Finds a Client