A patient who is vomiting bright red blood is admitted to the emergency department. Which assessment should the nurse accomplish first?
A) Measuring the quantity of any emesis
B) Checking the level of consciousness
C) Auscultating the chest for breath sounds
D) Taking the blood pressure (BP) and pulse
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