A paramedic is treating a patient who has a flail chest secondary to an assault. The patient has shallow breathing because of the extreme pain of the injury. The best treatment plan for this patient is to:
a. Administer normal saline
b. Administer sodium bicarbonate
c. Assist ventilations
d. Provide comfort measures to slow the patient's breathing
Answer: c. Assist ventilations
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