Tachycardic with low blood pressure

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Two clients are admitted to the unit at once. One client is an 89-year-old with a possible overdose of acetaminophen who is tachycardic with a low blood pressure. The other is a 72-year-old with a long history of COPD and a pulse oximeter reading of 80% oxygen saturation. Which immediate assignment is the best use of available staff?

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