A 49-year-old male has summoned EMS for crushing chest pain. He states that he needs his nitroglycerin, but it is in his car in a nearby parking lot. A friend states that he also takes nitroglycerin and hands you his bottle of nitroglycerin. The patient appears very sick. Given the patient's condition, your best action would be to:

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Administering medication to a patient requires ensuring the medication is prescribed specifically for that patient to avoid potential adverse reactions or interactions with other medications the patient may be taking. In this scenario, sending someone to retrieve the patient's own nitroglycerin ensures the medication is appropriate for him. Administering someone else's medication (options A and D) or having the patient exert himself by retrieving his own medication (option B) could worsen his condition.

A 49-Year-Old Male Has Summoned EMS for Crushing Chest Pain