The paramedic's MAIN goal in treating a patient with shock is to:
A) administer oxygen in a concentration sufficient to maintain an oxygen saturation greater than 95%.
B) start two large-bore IV lines and infuse enough isotonic crystalloid solution to maintain adequate tissue perfusion.
C) recognize the signs and symptoms of shock in its earliest phase and begin immediate treatment before permanent damage occurs.
D) maintain body temperature and elevate the patient's legs 6 to 12 inches in order to improve blood flow to the core of the body.
Answer: C) recognize the signs and symptoms of shock in its earliest phase and begin immediate treatment before permanent damage occurs.
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