A 71-year-old male patient with a cardiac history and lower abdominal and back pain has called 911 for help. On scene, you detect a large pulsatile mass in his abdomen. With the exception of skin that is diaphoretic, the primary assessment indicates no life threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. The patient has a history of hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes, and is allergic to sulfa-based medications. Vital signs are pulse, 92/min; respirations, 20 breaths/min; blood pressure, 130/66 mmHg; and SpO2, 95% on room air. Which of these statements made by the patient would make you intervene immediately?
A) "Since I am not having chest pain, I am not going to take my nitroglycerin."
B) "I am going to check my blood sugar with my own glucometer."
C) "I am going to leave my home oxygen on 2 liters since it seems to have helped my breathing."
D) "I am going to take my daily aspirin since I did not take it this morning."
D) "I am going to take my daily aspirin since I did not take it this morning."
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