A severely distressed patient has bright red rectal bleeding and in lethargic. His pulse is 136, respirations 24, blood pressure 72/48 mmHg, and SpO2 95%. His skin is moist, pale, and clammy and mental status deteriorating. At this time, your priority intervention would be to:
A) place pads over the rectum to control bleeding.
B) apply high-concentration oxygen via a nonrebreather.
C) check the abdomen for bowel sounds.
D) transfer to stretcher for immediate transport.
B
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