You suspect a patient of being infected with pertussis. While performing the primary assessment, you note a deep cough with clear breath sounds. Her vital signs are pulse, 108; respirations, 16 breaths/min; and SpO2, 96% on room air. Given this scenario, which action by the EMT would be most appropriate?
A) Assist with use of a metered-dose inhaler
B) Administer oxygen via nasal cannula
C) Encourage the patient not to cough
D) Monitor the patient and transport
D) Monitor the patient and transport
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