The emergency department nurse is caring for a 60-year-old c…
The emergency department nurse is caring for a 60-year-old client who presents with left anterior chest pain radiating to the left arm, rated 9/10. The pain began 20 minutes ago while resting.Assessment findings:BP: 154/88 mm HgHR: 92/minRR: 20/minSpO₂: 96% on room airSkin warm and slightly diaphoreticNo known use of phosphodiesterase inhibitorsIV access established and cardiac monitor appliedWhich action should the nurse take FIRST?