You are treating a 26-year-old man who fell about 20 feet while rock climbing. He is complaining of right sided chest discomfort and dyspnea. You note that his respiratory rate is 28 and shallow. Based on this assessment, the best emergency care would be:
a. achieving spinal immobilization, splinting the affected area of the chest, and administering high-flow oxygen.
b. performing a rapid body survey and assisting ventilations with BVM and high-flow oxygen.
c. achieving spinal immobilization, administering high-flow oxygen, and then performing "load and go."
d. placing the patient in a position of comfort to help breathing, performing an L.A.P. exam of the thorax, and administering high-flow oxygen.
Answer: b
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