Snider, a 53-Year-Old Gulf Veteran, Underwent a Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary

Snider, a 53-year-old Gulf veteran, underwent a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) . Four hours after the procedure, the nurse reviewed his chart and noticed no vital signs and no change in the catheter was initiated since his return. The nurse obtains a 12-lead ECG and notes that the client has ST depressions. Mr. Snider denies any chest pain. Which of the following is the next action that the nurse should take?

A) Notify the physician
B) Continue to assess the client for chest pain
C) Administer nitroglycerine
D) Apply pressure to the catheter site