A patient calls the ambulatory care clinic reporting chest tightness and shortness of breath after starting a new ACE inhibitor. What is the nurse's priority action?
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A
Advise the patient to take an antacid and call back if symptoms worsen
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B
Instruct the patient to call 911 immediately and stop the medication
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C
Schedule an appointment for the following week
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D
Tell the patient this is a normal side effect that will resolve