A 19-year-old patient comes to the emergency room 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 should also accomplish the other assessments as soon as possible, but the priority is to obtain vital signs.

A 19-Year-Old Patient Comes to the Emergency Room with Severe