A young female with severe lower abdominal pain presents with a decreased level of consciousness, tachypnea, and shallow breathing. Her blood pressure is 88/48 mm Hg and her pulse is 130 beats/min and weak. You should:
A. cover her with a blanket to keep her warm.
B. administer 20 mL/kg normal saline boluses.
C. elevate her legs and reassess her blood pressure.
D. assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device.
Answer: D. assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device.
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