You are dispatched to a private residence for a 52-year-old African American male sitting in his living room complaining of chest pain. During your assessment, he discloses that he has the sickle cell trait. Because of this you should:
A) be prepared to treat for shock if he also has a high fever.
B) treat the patient as any other 52-year-old with chest pain.
C) administer high-concentration oxygen.
D) monitor for signs of inadequate respiration.
B
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