You are treating a 50-year-old female with severe abdominal pain. She is conscious but restless, and is begging you for pain medication. Her blood pressure is 136/88 mm Hg, pulse is 120 beats/min and strong, and respirations are 24 breaths/min with adequate tidal volume. After administering 100% oxygen, you should:
A. request a paramedic to administer analgesia to the patient.
B. give her small sips of water, but only if she is not nauseated.
C. start a large-bore IV and set it at a keep the vein open rate.
D. administer 20 mL/kg fluid boluses through two large-bore IVs.
Answer: C. start a large-bore IV and set it at a keep the vein open rate.
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