Which Action Should the Nurse in the Emergency Department Take

question 35

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 and heart rate.
• D)Place the patient in the supine position.

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