You are treating a male patient in his forties who has a chief complaint of abdominal discomfort. he denies any difficulty breathing yet has vital signs consistent with a patient in shock or hypoperfusion. You should:

You are treating a male patient in his forties who has a chief complaint of abdominal discomfort. he denies any difficulty breathing yet has vital signs consistent with a patient in shock or hypoperfusion. You should:



A. transport him in the semi-Fowler position
B. administer 10-15 lpm oxygen by nonrebreather mask
C. apply a cervical collar and long spine board
D. contact medical direction for permission to assist the patient with nitro






Answer: B


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