An older adult with a history of angina experiences chest pain during a visit from their HCA. They have already taken one nitroglycerin tablet five minutes ago, but the pain persists. The HCA helps them take a second nitroglycerin tablet and monitors their condition. What should the HCA do if the client’s chest pain does not subside after taking the maximum amount of nitroglycerin?

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Give another dose of nitroglycerin.

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Call 911 and inform the supervisor.

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Have the client lie down and rest.

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Wait another 10 minutes before taking any action.

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