Posted: November 1st, 2017

Nurse Kelly, a triage nurse encountered a client who complaints of mid-sternal chest pain, dizziness, and diaphoresis. Which of the following nursing action should take priority?

Nurse Kelly, a triage nurse encountered a client who complaints of mid-sternal chest pain, dizziness, and diaphoresis. Which of the following nursing action should take priority?

A. Complete history taking.
B. Put the client on ECG monitoring.
C. Notify the physician.
D. Administer oxygen therapy via nasal cannula.