You are transporting a patient whom you are treating for chest pain.You have completed all of your assessments and are writing down some of his personal information such as his address and phone number.As the patient is speaking,you notice that he is having increasing difficulty breathing.You should:

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The patient is experiencing increasing difficulty breathing, which is a potential life-threatening emergency. The immediate priority is to repeat the primary assessment to identify any changes in the patient's condition and intervene as needed. Getting vital signs or calling the hospital may take too much time and delay necessary interventions. ALS backup may eventually be needed, but repeating the primary assessment should be the first action.

You Are Transporting a Patient Whom You Are Treating for Chest