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A 63-year-old male is alert and oriented, complaining of dizziness. He describes an acute onset of dizziness and near-syncope that has lasted for 15 minutes. He is also experiencing substernal chest pain radiating to his jaw, as well as nausea, and weakness. Physical examination reveals cool, diaphoretic skin, delayed capillary refill, and mild rales to the bases bilaterally. He has no significant medical history, but he takes 325 mg of aspirin a day. HR = 220, BP = 88/52, RR = 16, SpO2 = 95%. The patient is receiving oxygen by nonrebreathing mask. Which of the following should be done first?
A) Prepare the patient for immediate transport.
B) Attach the cardiac monitor and perform synchronized cardioversion.
C) Administer 0.4 mg of nitrogylcerin sublingually.
D) Start an IV of normal saline.
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