A 60-year-old female is in possible cardiogenic shock. She is semiconscious with shallow respirations, an irregular pulse, and hypotension. Appropriate treatment for this patient should include:
A. high-flow oxygen via nonrebreathing mask, a saline lock, thermal management, and transport.
B. continuous positive airway pressure, a 500 mL saline bolus, thermal management, and transport.
C. assisted ventilation with a bag-mask device, thermal management, 20 mL/kg fluid bolus, and transport.
D. insertion of multilumen airway device, mild hyperventilation, a saline lock, and prompt transport.
Answer: C. assisted ventilation with a bag-mask device, thermal management, 20 mL/kg fluid bolus, and transport.
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