A patient who develops chest pain says the pain is a 9 on a scale of 0 to 10.Which action should the nurse take?

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The RN needs to be informed immediately so the physician can be notified for orders.D.Breathing sounds will not clarify the patient's clinical status,because chest pain is a symptom of an acute MI.C.Vital signs,oxygen,and nitroglycerin are appropriate interventions however administering aspirin is not.B.Telemetry may also be used but is not the highest priority at this time.

A Patient Who Develops Chest Pain Says the Pain Is