A 28-year-old male was struck in the chest with a baseball bat during an altercation. He is conscious and alert and complains of severe chest pain. Your assessment reveals a large area of ecchymosis over the sternum and a rapid, irregular pulse. In addition to applying 100% oxygen, you should: geoquad apply an automated external defibrillator (AED) and take his blood pressure. geoquad prepare for immediate transport. geoquad determine if he has cardiac problems. geoquad apply bulky dressings to the sternum.
A 28-year-old male was struck in the chest with a baseball bat during an altercation
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