A 62 year-old male client is admitted to the Emergency Depar…

A 62 year-old male client is admitted to the Emergency Department with crushing sternal radiating down left arm that is worse with walking. Pain began an hour ago while taking a walk outside.  Client also reports shortness of breath with activity.  Vital signs: Temperature 99 F, HR 110, RR 24 bpm, BP 160/90, Pulse oximeter 92% Room air, chest pain 8/10. Weight 280 lbs. BMI 35. Which 2 actions should the nurse take now? Select the appropriate interventions

It is now 20 minutes since the patient was admitted to the e…

It is now 20 minutes since the patient was admitted to the emergency room. The nurse called the cardiac cauterization lab and it is not available for 4 hours.  Considering the patient’s admitting diagnosis, which of the following orders would be appropriate for the nurse to initiate now?