A patient with a nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction after surgery begins to vomit bright red blood.Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Administer oxygen.
B) Irrigate the nasogastric tube.
C) Increase the intravenous rate.
D) Turn the patient onto his or her side.
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