You have been called to a nursing home for an 86-year-old woman with pneumonia. The patient's airway is patent, respirations labored, and skin cool and pale, with an intact radial pulse. The vital signs are: pulse 124, respirations 20, blood pressure 104/58 mmHg, SpO2 at 91%, and temperature 98.2°F. The patient also complains of chest pain and has a cough. Given this situation, the focus of your
care should be:
A) transport to the hospital.
B) adequate oxygenation.
C) obtaining a 12-lead ECG.
D) eliminating the chest pain.
B
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What will be an ideal response?
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