A 16-year-old male is complaining of dizziness and shortness of breath. He states that he was tackled hard at football practice yesterday and has experienced left-sided rib pain while breathing ever since. You should:

A) treat for shock.
B) administer aspirin for the pain.
C) ask the patient to smile to assess for facial symmetry.
D) administer oxygen if allowed.


D

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