A patient in a home care setting begins to experience severe chest pain. As a Health Care Assistant (HCA), you have elevated the head of the bed and called 911. What is the most important next step you should take while waiting for emergency services?

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Stay with the patient and provide reassurance to help keep them calm.

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Start CPR immediately, even though the patient is still conscious and breathing.

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Administer a diuretic to help reduce fluid buildup.

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Give the patient water to drink to maintain hydration during the episode.

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