You have been called for a 4-year-old female who told her mother that her chest hurts. On scene, the child is crying and points to her chest when asked if she has pain. Her airway is patent, respirations slightly labored, pulse rapid and regular, and skin warm and pale. Vital signs are: pulse 132, respirations 28, blood pressure 108/74, and SpO₂ 86%. Mother denies any medical history, medications, or allergies for her daughter. Your first action would be to:

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The child is exhibiting symptoms of respiratory distress, with labored breathing and low oxygen saturation. Therefore, administering oxygen would be the best first action to ensure that she is receiving adequate ventilation and oxygenation. Contacting medical direction would also be important, but the immediate need is to address the child's breathing. Nitroglycerin tablet and aspirin are not appropriate interventions in this case.

You Have Been Called for a 4-Year-Old Female Who Told