You are called to aid a patient complaining of abdominal pain. When you arrive, you find him lying supine complaining of pain in his lower abdomen. He is pale and has a look of distress on his face. Which of the following actions should you take first?
a. Inspect his abdomen.
b. Palpate his abdomen.
c. Assess his ABCDs.
d. Obtain a blood pressure reading.
Answer: c
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