SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).You are caring for a 6-year-old female whom the family says has been very sick since last night. She had a high fever, but they thought it was just the flu. Today the child became worse and complained of her neck hurting and being stiff. The child is now unresponsive and is not breathing. You have been ventilating her with a bag-valve device attached to oxygen until ALS arrives and takes over care and transports.Your first responsibility on this call should be to:
A. provide support to the family.
B. provide an airway for the child.
C. protect yourself and your partner.
D. notify advanced care.
Answer: C
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