A patient with a history of a myocardial infarction has chest pain.The patient's skin color is grayish,blood pressure is 88/70 mm Hg,pulse is 116 beats/minute and irregular,and respirations are 30/minute.Which action should the nurse take?

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The charge nurse can notify the physician so orders can be received to aid the critically ill patient.A.The supine position would hinder breathing.D.Increased fluids could overwhelm the heart.C.Urine specific gravity is used to determine fluid volume status and is not needed for this patient.

A Patient with a History of a Myocardial Infarction Has