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A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Being

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A client is brought to the emergency department after being shot in the abdomen and is hemorrhaging heavily.Which action by the nurse is the priority?


A) Draw blood for type and crossmatch.
B) Start two large IVs for fluid resuscitation.
C) Obtain vital signs and assess skin perfusion.
D) Assess and maintain a patent airway.

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