A 69-year-old female is found to be semiconscious, hypertensive, and bradypneic. You should:
A. apply oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and start an IV line.
B. assist ventilations and start an IV set to keep the vein open.
C. insert a multilumen airway device and rapidly transport her.
D. assist ventilations and give a 20 mL/kg bolus of normal saline.
Answer: B. assist ventilations and start an IV set to keep the vein open.
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