You are treating a 57-year-old male for chest pain.You have gathered all pertinent history of present illness,completed two sets of vital signs,talked with medical direction,and assisted the patient with two doses of his nitroglycerin.Determination of whether or not the nitroglycerin was effective is assessed during the:

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The reassessment is where the effectiveness of the nitroglycerin is assessed, as this is a critical step to evaluate if the treatment is working, and to determine if additional interventions or transport is necessary. The primary assessment is focused on identifying and treating immediate life threats, while the secondary assessment is a thorough head-to-toe evaluation of the patient to identify all injuries or illnesses.

You Are Treating a 57-Year-Old Male for Chest Pain