You are transporting a child with a small laceration to his leg, sustained after cutting himself of a piece of broken glass. During transport, you observe a pulse oximeter reading of 87% on the frantic, crying, and actively moving child. The child is alert and oriented with a normal pulse and respiratory rate with pink skin that is warm to touch. Your immediate action would be to:
A) start positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen.
B) attempt to calm the child and obtain another SpO2 reading.
C) apply high-concentration oxygen via nonrebreather.
D) check the laceration for uncontrolled bleeding.
B
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a. moderate sedation b. balanced anesthesia c. general anesthesia d. local anesthesia
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What will be an ideal response?