You are called for an 18-year-old woman with dyspnea with sharp chest pain. Your assessment shows she has cramps in her hands and fingers. How should you treat this patient?

A) Administer a dose of three baby aspirin.
B) Have her breathe slowly into a paper bag.
C) Coach her to use her diaphragm to breathe.
D) Administer an albuterol treatment.


C

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