You are treating a patient with severe chest pain and believe she is in cardiogenic shock. One of your first treatments would be:

a. high-flow oxygen.
b. application of an AED.
c. having the patient take her nitroglycerin.
d. rapid transport in a supine position.

Answer: a

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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