You are assessing a 440-lb man who complains of shortness of breath and lower back pain. The patient is conscious and alert, his blood pressure is 148/98 mm Hg, and his heart rate is 120 beats/min. Your MOST immediate action should be to:
A. avoid placing him in a supine position if possible and administer oxygen.
B. notify the receiving facility and advise them of the patient's weight and status.
C. perform a secondary assessment, focusing on his respiratory system and back.
D. ask a member of your team to locate the best route to move him to the ambulance.
Answer: A. avoid placing him in a supine position if possible and administer oxygen.
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