A patient is brought into the emergency department after being exposed to over 1,000 rads of radiation. Which intervention will take priority in the care of this patient?
A) Administer sedatives and analgesics.
B) Provide antibiotic therapy.
C) Prepare intravenous fluids and order a bland diet.
D) Provide antiemetics.
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