An elderly female patient with asthma collapses and loses consciousness on the floor at your pharmacy. What is the first thing you should do?

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The first thing you should do if you encounter an unconscious patient is call 911. You would then assess whether she is breathing and has a pulse, and follow the directions of the 911 operator. Anything else would be inappropriate.

An Elderly Female Patient with Asthma Collapses and Loses Consciousness