A female patient who is eight and a half months pregnant states that she does not feel well and is weak with clammy skin. She denies chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. She states that she did vomit earlier in the morning and still feels somewhat nauseated. She is alert and oriented and has a patent airway. She is breathing 18 times per minute and has a heart rate of 88 beats per minute. Her blood pressure is 116/70 mmHg and her SpO2 reading is 95% on room air. The most appropriate care for this patient should include:
A) Oxygen at 15 lpm via a nonrebreather face mask
B) Rapid transport to a hospital with specialized obstetric services
C) Quiet and calm transport in the supine position
D) Refusal-of-transport form signed with suggested follow-up with her obstetrician
A) Oxygen at 15 lpm via a nonrebreather face mask
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