Which Action Should the Nurse in the Emergency Department Take

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse in the emergency department take first for a new patient who is vomiting blood?

• A) Insert a large-gauge IV catheter.
• B) Draw blood for coagulation studies.
• C) Check blood pressure (BP), heart rate, and respirations.
• D) Place the patient in the supine position.

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