You suspect that your 64-year-old patient with a history of COPD has sustained a pneumothorax. He tells you that he has pain chest when he breathes deeply. Which of the following treatments would be MOST appropriate?
A) Place the patient in the Fowler's position.
B) Administer albuterol via a nebulizer.
C) Begin ventilations with a bag-valve mask.
D) Administer sublingual nitroglycerin.
Answer: A
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