The following orders are received for a patient who has vomited 1500 mL of bright-red blood.Which order will the nurse act on first?
A) Infuse 1000 mL of lactated Ringer's solution.
B) Administer IV famotidine 40 mg.
C) Insert an NG tube,and connect it to suction.
D) Type and crossmatch for 4 units of packed red blood cells.
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