When admitting a patient with a non-ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) to the intensive care unit,which action should the nurse perform first?
A) Attach the heart monitor.
B) Obtain the blood pressure.
C) Assess the peripheral pulses.
D) Auscultate the breath sounds.
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