A 24-year-old pregnant woman is actively seizing. Her partner reports that she complained of abdominal pain approximately 10 minutes ago, and then began seizing. He reports that the seizure activity has been consistent for the past 10 minutes, and that she has no significant medical history. You should:
A) apply a nasal cannula, assess blood glucose level, and transport in the left lateral position.
B) insert a nasal airway, administer midazolam, and obtain vital signs.
C) apply high-flow oxygen, administer magnesium sulfate, and transport emergently.
D) suction the airway, obtain IV access, and assess blood pressure.
C
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You have arrived on the scene of a "sick person" call. A man meets you and says his wife won't stop crying and is acting hysterical. She gave birth to their daughter three weeks ago. She presents crying in a chair. The husband also states that she does not want to take care of the baby. She appears to be in no apparent need of emergency care. What is the best course of action?
A) Explain to the woman that she needs to get herself together and take care of the baby or you will call child protective services. B) Take the woman to the ER so she can get a prescription for antidepressants. C) Tell the husband there is nothing EMS can do and that he needs to call the family doctor. D) Suggest to the husband that she could be suffering from postpartum depression and that he should contact his wife's OB/GYN for guidance.