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You are treating a 67-year-old male with chest pain and a history of prior heart attacks as well as diabetes and hypertension. The patient has taken three nitroglycerin tablets which have decreased the pain from 7 to 4/10; however, the pain persists. Initially, his SpO2 was 91% on room air. Oxygen was applied by nasal cannula and now, on 3 lpm O2, his SpO2 is 97%. How would you address the

oxygen, given that he still has chest pain? A) Increase the oxygen to 4 lpm B) Decrease the oxygen to 2 lpm C) Leave the oxygen unchanged D) Discontinue oxygen therapy

The chief complaint is defined as:

a. an evaluation of the patient's vital signs. b. the cause of the patient's current symptoms. c. a list of symptoms as stated by the patient. d. the reason/problem for which the patient sought treatment.