You are transporting a 41-year-old female suffering from severe anaphylaxis.Her respiratory rate is 42 per minute,she is cyanotic,and she has a decreased level of responsiveness.Which of the following is the highest priority of care for this patient?

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In severe anaphylaxis, the airway is often compromised, and the patient may require immediate assistance with ventilation using a bag-valve mask. This should be the highest priority of care until the patient can be transported to a hospital for further treatment. Elevating the head may help improve ventilation, but it is not the highest priority. Transporting rapidly and searching for an epinephrine auto-injector are also important, but the patient's compromised airway and breathing must first be addressed.

You Are Transporting a 41-Year-Old Female Suffering from Severe Anaphylaxis