A client presents to the urgent care center with complaints of abdominal pain and vomits bright red blood. Which of the following is the priority action taken by the nurse?
A) Take the client's vital signs.
B) Perform a complete abdominal assessment.
C) Obtain a thorough history of the recent health status.
D) Prepare to insert a nasogastric tube and test pH and occult blood.
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