When caring for a patient with an altered mental status and signs of circulatory compromise, you should:
a. transport immediately and begin all emergency treatment en route to the hospital.
b. have a paramedic unit respond to the scene if it is less than 15 minutes away.
c. perform a detailed secondary assessment prior to transporting the patient.
d. limit your time at the scene to 10 minutes or less, if possible?

The answer to the given scenario above is letter d, limit your time at the scene to 10 minutes or less if possible. It is because the given scenario above could be complicated if it is not done immediately or taken action of. It could cause harm to the patient for having a mental status with signs of circulatory compromise already indicates a sign of danger and it is need of medical attention and if not done immediately, could lead the patient in complications or harm.

1.controls blood flow2.controls oxygen flow3.carries oxygen rich blood to veins