Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options: After notifying the provider, the nurse should first:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: administer sublingual nitroglycerin. This is the most appropriate initial action after notifying the provider because nitroglycerin helps in dilating blood vessels, increasing blood flow, and reducing chest pain in patients experiencing angina or myocardial infarction. Checking a STAT cardiac troponin (A) is important for diagnosing a heart attack but not the immediate priority. Requesting a prescription for a beta-blocker (B) and notifying the senior (D) are important steps but should come after providing immediate care to the patient.