You have a 32-year-old male patient who just arrived at the aid room on the top of a 9,000-foot peak. You think he may be exhibiting signs of altitude sickness. You recognize that the key to a successful outcome of treatment is to:
a. get him to lie down so his symptoms do not worsen.
b. start him on oxygen via a nasal cannula.
c. prevent further body cooling by covering him with blankets.
d. recognize the patient's signs and descend to a lower elevation.
Answer: d
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