Your patient is a 34-year-old male complaining of pain "in his right side." He is pale and diaphoretic with a heart rate of 90 beats per minute,a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute,and a blood pressure of 132/80 mmHg.The patient is very agitated and anxious.Which approach is most appropriate?
A) Try to determine the cause of his pain.
B) Tell the patient that you cannot transport him unless he calms down and lies still.
C) Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
D) Reassure him that you will make him as comfortable as possible and get him to the hospital for additional care.
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