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Hello students, based on the information provided in the first part of the question, we need to answer three questions.
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Beginning with the first one, based on the information provided, the cause of the patient's symptom could be a potential cardiac event such as it could be myocardial infarction, the patient's complications or complaints of increased back discomfort, lack of relief from pain medication, fatigue and unstable pulse are indicative of a possible cardiac issue.
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Moving on to the second question, the course of action to confirm this suspicion is assessing the patient's current symptoms and performing a focused cardiovascular assessment including checking for any signs of chest pain, shortness in breath or other cardiac related symptoms.
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Second, notifying healthcare provider immediately about the change in patient's condition and the onset of new symptoms.
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Next, ordering an electrocardiogram such as ecg or ekg to evaluate the patient's heart rhythm and identify any abnormalities or signs of myocardial infarction.
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Next, ordering cardiac enzyme tests such as troponin levels to assess the evidence of myocardial damage.
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Next, requesting for a chest x -ray to evaluate the lungs and check for any signs of congestive heart failure or pulmonary edema...