When assessing a patient with abdominal pain, you note that his abdomen feels rigid. Which of the following would the EMT do next?
A) Ask the patient to take a deep breath and re-palpate the rigid area.
B) Note that the patient has guarding and obtain a blood pressure.
C) Gently massage the abdominal muscles until they relax.
D) Increase the pressure of palpation until the rigid muscles relax.
A
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You arrive at the scene where a 49 year old woman is found semiconscious on the floor of her living room. The patient's husband tells you that they were watching TV when this condition suddenly developed. No trauma was involved. The patient moans occasionally and has slight cyanosis to her lips. The patient's respirations are at a rate of 26 breaths/min and shallow. The most appropriate management includes
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