Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious and alert but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As you assess the patient's circulatory status, you should direct your partner to:
A. perform a head-to-toe secondary assessment.
B. assess her oxygen saturation and blood pressure.
C. retrieve the stretcher and prepare for transport.
D. administer oxygen with the appropriate device.
Answer: D. administer oxygen with the appropriate device.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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