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Your 45 Year Old Patient Is Complaining of Chest Pain

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Your 45 year old patient is complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. She tells you that she wants to walk downstairs to wait for the ALS ambulance outside in the fresh air. You should


A) open a window and slowly walk her over, monitoring changes in her pulse rate.
B) assess her standing blood pressure and, if permissible, have her walk downstairs.
C) convince her to remain seated and wait for the arrival of advanced life support.
D) assist her to the building's elevator and continue to monitor her while you wait outside.

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