You have arrived by the side of a cyanotic patient who is responsive only to painful stimuli and exhibiting stridorous respirations. What is the most appropriate action by the EMT?
A) Prepare and apply the pulse oximeter before administering oxygen
B) Provide positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen
C) Obtain a full set of vital signs, excluding the patient's temperature
D) Attempt to determine what happened to the patient or any existing medical problems
B) Provide positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen
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