Posted: December 11th, 2017

A client presents to the emergency room with dyspnea

A client presents to the emergency room with dyspnea, chest pain, and syncope.

The nurse assesses the client and notes that the following assessment cues: pale, diaphoretic, blood pressure of 90/60, respirations of 33. The client is also anxious and fearing death.

Which action should the nurse take first?

A. Administer pain medications.
B. Administer IV fluids.
C. Administer dopamine.
D. Administer oxygen via nasal cannula.