Your primary assessment of a 5-year-old male reveals that he has a decreased level of consciousness and slow, shallow breathing. You should:
A. assist ventilations and obtain baseline vital signs.
B. apply a nonrebreathing mask and transport at once.
C. insert an advanced airway device and transport.
D. assist ventilations and perform a rapid assessment.
Answer: D. assist ventilations and perform a rapid assessment.
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