Question

10 mr. eagleton, 55 years old, is loading furniture into a moving van when he becomes short of breath and feels a crushing pain in his chest. which level of care is most appropriate? he should drive himself to urgent care. he should have someone call 9 - 1 - 1. he should rest and take some aspirin for the pain. he should schedule an appointment with his family doctor.

Explanation:

Mr. Eagleton's symptoms (shortness of breath and crushing chest pain) are classic signs of a heart - related emergency, likely a heart attack. Driving oneself to urgent care is dangerous as the condition could worsen during the drive. Resting and taking aspirin (while aspirin can be beneficial in a heart attack situation) without proper emergency medical response (like an ambulance) is not sufficient. Scheduling an appointment with a family doctor is too slow for an acute, life - threatening condition. Calling 9 - 1 - 1 ensures immediate access to trained emergency medical personnel who can provide appropriate pre - hospital care and transport to a hospital equipped to handle a cardiac emergency.

Answer:

He should have someone call 9 - 1 - 1.