Multiple Choice
A 25-yr-old patient comes to the emergency department with severe chest pain and agitation. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Ask about use of stimulant drugs.
B) Start an IV for sedative administration.
C) Assess orientation to person, place, and time.
D) Check blood pressure, pulse, and respirations.
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