Question

question 18
you are providing care for a 63 - year - old female who was found in her car. the car is parked in her garage and is running. the vi is very lethargic and is complaining of a headache and nausea. based on this information, you should:
call 9 - 1 - 1.
place the victim on her side.
open all doors and air out the garage.
monitor her breathing.

Explanation:

The victim is in a running car in a garage (a setting where carbon monoxide poisoning is a high risk) and has symptoms like lethargy, headache, and nausea (common in carbon monoxide poisoning). Carbon monoxide poisoning is a life - threatening emergency. While placing the victim on her side (to prevent aspiration if she vomits) and monitoring breathing are important first - aid steps, calling 9 - 1 - 1 (to get professional medical help with equipment like oxygen and carbon monoxide detectors) is the most critical immediate action. Opening doors and airing out the garage is also a good step but secondary to getting emergency medical services.

Answer:

call 9 - 1 - 1.