You are transporting a patient whom you are treating for chest pain. You have completed all of your assessments and are writing down some of his personal information such as his address and phone number. As the patient is speaking, you notice that he is having increasing difficulty breathing. You should:
A) immediately repeat your primary assessment. B) call for ALS backup.
C) get a quick set of vital signs. D) call the hospital and report the difficulty.
A
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