A 25-yr-old patient comes to the emergency department with severe chest pain and agitation. Which action should the nurse take first?

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The patient has symptoms consistent with the use of cocaine or amphetamines and is at risk for fatal tachydysrhythmias or complications of hypertension such as stroke or myocardial infarction. The nurse also will ask about drug use and assess orientation,but these are not the priority actions. Naloxone may be given if the patient develops symptoms of central nervous system depression,but this patient's current symptoms indicate stimulant use.

A 25-Yr-Old Patient Comes to the Emergency Department with Severe