You are caring for a 35-year-old patient who is sitting upright in a chair telling you she is nauseated and can’t catch her breath. She is mildly uncooperative, demanding you “just transport her to the hospital for physician evaluation.” You make every effort to reassure her that you are going to assist her, but she becomes more upset. While attempting to apply oxygen via non-rebreather mask, she states it is smothering her. What should you do now?
[Answered]: You are caring for a 35-year-old patient who is…
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