A patient complains about chest pain and heavy breathing when exercising or when stressed. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for the patient diagnosed with coronary artery disease?
a) Assess chest pain and administer prescribed drugs and oxygen
b) Assess the physical history of the patient
c) Assess the blood pressure and administer aspirin
d) Not important to assess the patient or to notify the physician
Answer: Assess chest pain and administer prescribed drugs and oxygen