You Are Caring for a Patient with a Known History

question 7

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a patient with a known history of sickle cell disease. The patient has severe abdominal and back pain. The patient is tachycardic and tachypneic. The blood pressure is normal. What should be one of the paramedic's first interventions?

• A) Administer oxygen
• B) Initiate an IV
• C) Give oral analgesics
• D) Put the patient in a supine position

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