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A 60-year-old man complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing. He is pale, diaphoretic, and in severe pain. As your partner applies supplemental oxygen, you assess his vital signs. His blood pressure is 180/90 mm Hg, pulse is 110 beats/min and irregular, respirations are 24 breaths/min and labored, and oxygen saturation is 93%. You ask him if has taken any nitroglycerin and he tells you that he does not have any but his wife does. You should:

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talk to his wife and see if this has been going on for a while if so prep for surgery if not continue with supplemental okegen and ask around what it could be.

hope this helps if so plz brainliet me i dont think i spelled that right

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