During your assessment of a young female with nontraumatic vaginal bleeding, you note that her level of consciousness is decreased, her respirations are rapid and shallow, her skin is cool and moist, and her pulse is rapid and weak. You should:
A. perform a rapid secondary assessment.
B. assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device.
C. assess her blood pressure and elevate her legs.
D. perform a visual assessment of her vaginal area.
Answer: B. assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device.
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