You are dispatched to the residence of a 76-year-old female who is having a possible cerebrovascular accident. You arrive to find the patient alert and sitting in a chair with obvious left-sided paralysis and the inability to speak or swallow. She is breathing at 20 times per minute, very shallow, and her pulse ox is 92%. Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for this patient? A: Transport her on her left side and assist ventilations. B: Nasally intubate her and transport her in a supine position. C: Transport her on her right side and give 4 Ipm nasal cannula. D: Transport her sitting up and administer 12-15 Ipm non-rebreather.
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