A 70-year-old male presents to the urgent care with complaints of shortness of breath. While auscultating breath sounds, the patient complains of feeling dizzy. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take next?
Allow the patient to take a break, then resume auscultation while monitoring for any worsening dizziness.
Stop the exam and record that the patient could not tolerate the auscultation exam.
Asks the patient to hold his breath for 10 seconds, then continue with the auscultation.
Quickly move through the remaining auscultatory points.