A female patient who is 36 weeks pregnant with twins tripped in a parking lot, hitting her head, her wrist, and her abdomen. She is alert and oriented and complains of a headache and abdominal and wrist pain. She denies shortness of breath and has an SpO2 of 96% on ambient air. Assessment reveals a large abrasion and hematoma to her forehead and abdomen as well as deformity to her left wrist. Which intervention would best treat the injuries the fetuses may have suffered?
A) Securing the patient to a long spine board
B) Covering the abdominal abrasion to prevent infection
C) Applying an ice pack to the wrist to decrease pain
D) Administering high-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather mask
D) Administering high-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather mask
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