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A 38-year-old woman was bitten by fire ants while at the park. your primary assessment reveals that she is semiconscious; has labored breathing; and has a rapid, thready pulse. she has a red rash on her entire body and her face is swollen. you should:

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If this is the situation that a 38-year-old woman was bitten by fire ants while at the park. And primary assessment reveals that:
she is semiconscious;
has labored breathing;
and has a rapid, thready pulse
has red rash on her entire body and her face is swollen.
The first step I will take is to assist her ventilations with 100% oxygen because she feels difficulty in breathing. To keep her alive, giving oxygen to her is the first step. Other medical treatment will be provided after that.
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