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A 27-year-old male complains of pain in his left upper abdominal quadrant and left shoulder. He tells you he was in a bar fight five days ago. You observe yellowing bruises to his face, chest, and upper abdomen. His vital signs are P 116, R 18, BP 116/90, and
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is 95% on room air. You should:
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Part 1
A.
apply a cervical collar and immobilize him to a long backboard.
B.
administer aspirin and have him sip water.
C.
sling and swath his left arm and apply a cold pack.
D.
administer oxygen and keep him warm.