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Progressive Care Nursing PCCN Exam Prep

Category - PCCN

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A client comes to the emergency department complaining of left substernal chest pain. Which of the following orders is a priority?

Administration of sublingual nitroglycerin
Assessing the client's ECG tracing
Administration of supplemental oxygen, as ordered
Providing a calm and quiet environment

Explanation

Answer - C - Administration of supplemental oxygen is the priority action of the nurse. The client is most likely experiencing the effect of insufficient oxygen supply to the myocardium and further delay may cause irreversible damages to the heart.

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