Level of consciousness decreases

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Your patient is a 78-year-old woman with a history of heart disease. While you are transportin hospital, her level of consciousness (LOC) decreases. You feel a carotid pulse, but you cannot fe pulse. What should you do? Assess her ABC's and maintain her airway Immediately attach an AED to the patient Administer Nitroglycerine if available Begin CPR and request ALS.

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