Bystanders have called 911 for a female who lives on the street because she has been outside in the cold all night and is muttering incomprehensible words. Her airway is open and her breathing is adequate. Her skin is cold and a radial pulse is present but weak. Oxygen has been applied. Which one of the following should you do next?

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Given the patient's condition—exposure to cold, altered mental status, and weak pulse—immediate transfer into the ambulance is crucial for warming and further assessment and care in a controlled environment.

Bystanders Have Called 911 for a Female Who Lives on the Street