Care for a victim of an immunologic emergency who is severely hypotensive should include which of the following?

A. Position the patient's airway and initiate positive-pressure ventilations.
B. Initiate basic life support measures, including the use of an automated external defibrillator, if necessary.
C. Apply high-flow oxygen therapy, place the patient in a shock position, and help maintain the patient's body temperature.
D. Routine spinal immobilization due to the potential for traumatic injury


Answer: C. Apply high-flow oxygen therapy, place the patient in a shock position, and help maintain the patient's body temperature.

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