You respond to a 75-year-old female who is complaining of epigastric pain that feels like heartburn and radiates to the right shoulder.Her vital signs are stable and she has a previous history of myocardial infarction.She has prescription nitroglycerine tablets.An ALS unit is en route.After performing a physical examination and applying oxygen by nasal cannula,you should:
A) transport the patient in the Trendelenburg position for shock.
B) apply the AED and prepare for imminent cardiac arrest from a myocardial infarction.
C) contact medical control regarding the administration of the patient's nitroglycerin.
D) cancel the ALS unit: this is just gallstones and BLS can transport.
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