The Nurse Is Triaging Several Patients in an Urgent Care

The nurse is triaging several patients in an urgent care center. One patient states that he has hemophilia and is bleeding, with no apparent signs of bleeding. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?

A) Palpate the suspected area of bleeding for tenderness and edema.
B) Have the patient take a number and stay in the waiting area.
C) Place the patient in an examination room immediately and notify the physician of a potential bleeding crisis.
D) Send the patient for routine x-rays to locate the source of bleeding and place him in an examination room.