Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Chest pain, diaphoresis, pale skin — what do you do first?
👉 Sit them up and apply oxygen.

Why?
These are signs of a possible cardiac emergency — and the priority is always ABCs.
Support oxygenation before anything else.

💡 NCLEX Tip: If a question includes chest pain + signs of shock, think ABCs before diagnostics.

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