A young adult client arrives at the emergency department with severe chest pain and agitation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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The client has symptoms consistent with the use of cocaine or amphetamines and is at risk for dysrhythmias, hypotension, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and cardiomyopathy. The nurse also will ask about drug use and assess orientation, but these are not the priority actions. Naloxone may be given if the client develops symptoms of CNS depression, but this client's current symptoms indicate stimulant use.

A Young Adult Client Arrives at the Emergency Department with Severe