You have arrived at a residence to help another crew with a 62-year-old woman who is complaining of fatigue, chest discomfort

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You have arrived at a residence to help another crew with a 62-year-old woman who is complaining of fatigue, chest discomfort

, and diaphoresis. The EMTs on scene report that she has a history of hypertension from atherosclerosis, for which she takes a blood pressure pill, and is also prescribed nitroglycerin. She reports an allergy to aspirin. Vital signs are pulse, 64; respirations, 16 breaths/min; blood pressure, 128/86 mmHg; and SpO2, 97% on room air. Which of these statements made by your EMT partner would require immediate correction on your part?

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Naily [24] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-10T00:53:09+03:00

Naily [24]3 years ago

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d. "I am not going to put her on oxygen, because she is not short of breath or complaining of chest pain."

You have arrived at a residence to help another crew with a​ 62-year-old woman who is complaining of​ fatigue, chest​ discomfort

You have arrived at a residence to help another crew with a 62-year-old woman who is complaining of fatigue, chest discomfort