Following blunt trauma to the chest, an 18-year-old female presents with respiratory distress, reduced tidal volume, and cyanosis. Her blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg and her pulse is 130 beats/min and thready. You should:
A. apply 100% oxygen and immediately transport.
B. place her supine and elevate her lower extremities.
C. perform a rapid head-to-toe physical assessment.
D. provide some form of positive-pressure ventilation.
Answer: D. provide some form of positive-pressure ventilation.
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