When you arrive at the scene, your patient is walking around the kitchen, complaining of a fever and cough. She is able to speak in full sentences. You should next:

A) determine if she responds to painful stimuli.
B) check her radial pulse.
C) check her blood pressure.
D) administer oxygen by nasal cannula.


B

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