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A client has driven himself to the emergency department. He is 50 years old, has a history of hypertension, and informs the nurse that his father died from a heart attack at age 60. The client is presently complaining of indigestion. The nurse connects him to an electrocardiogram monitor and begins administering oxygen at 2 L/minute per nasal cannula. The nurse's next action would be to:

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Rationale: Indigestion in a client with cardiac risk factors may indicate an MI. Calling the physician promptly ensures rapid evaluation and intervention, such as ECG or medications.

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