You respond to a residence for a 40-year-old female who was assaulted by her husband; the scene has been secured by law enforcement. Upon your arrival, you find the patient lying supine on the floor in the kitchen. She is semiconscious with severely labored breathing. Further assessment reveals a large bruise to the left anterior chest, jugular venous distention, and unilaterally absent breath sounds. As your partner is supporting her ventilations, you should:
A. insert an oropharyngeal airway.
B. obtain a set of baseline vital signs.
C. perform a focused secondary exam.
D. immediately request ALS support.
Answer: D. immediately request ALS support.
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