A patient has been assaulted and sustained blunt trauma to the abdomen. As you start the primary assessment, you note that he is vomiting blood and you begin to suction him immediately. After the airway has been suctioned, you should:
A) check the patient's respirations.
B) obtain a full set of vital signs.
C) examine the abdomen for specific injuries.
D) administer oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask.
Answer: A
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