A 37-year-old woman, who is four months pregnant, complains of abdominal and pelvic pain after being assaulted in her home by a live-in boyfriend. During the assault, he struck her in the head, chest, and abdomen with his fists and a chair as she lay on the floor. There are no obvious threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. Her vital signs are pulse, 124 beats/min; respiration, 22 breaths/min; blood pressure, 114/68 mmHg; and SpO2, 98% on room air. Which intervention is needed for this patient?
A) Secure the patient to the long board, with it tilted left for transport
B) Provide immediate transport with care such as spinal motion restriction precautions provided en route
C) Provide calming reassurance and transport the patient quietly in a position of comfort
D) Apply a nonrebreather mask with high-concentration oxygen
D) Apply a nonrebreather mask with high-concentration oxygen
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