As you assess a very sick 3-year-old patient with a fever, rash, and sore neck, you suddenly suspect he might have meningitis. Your immediate action would be to:
A) Call for paramedic assistance
B) Don additional BSI precautions of a mask and gown
C) Administer aspirin for immediate fever reduction
D) Place a cervical collar on the patient's neck and immediately transport him
B) Don additional BSI precautions of a mask and gown
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