A 26-year-old female patient has called 911 because of lower abdominal pain. Your findings are consistent with a urinary tract infection. The patient has a history of urinary tract infections as well as asthma. Her vital signs are pulse, 116; respirations, 14 breaths/min and adequate; blood pressure, 108/56 mmHg; SpO2; 99%; and temperature, 101.6°F. What is the priority of care?
A) Nonemergent transport
B) Aspirin for fever control
C) Albuterol via her metered-dose inhaler
D) Advanced life support assistance
A) Nonemergent transport
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