A combat veteran patient with a history of severe PTSD states that he has a headache that feels worse than any other he has ever had. The patient is alert and oriented with no threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. His vital signs are: pulse 68, respirations 16, blood pressure 168/100 mmHg, and SpO2 95% on room air. You next action is to:
A) recognize the component of anguish.
B) perform a neurological assessment.
C) treat the patient for PTSD and transport.
D) administer low-concentration oxygen.
B
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