A 47-year-old male presents with severe abdominal pain of 3 hours' duration. His abdomen is distended and guarded. Your MOST important consideration for this patient should be to:
A. assess his blood pressure to determine perfusion adequacy.
B. transport him in a supine position.
C. determine the exact location and cause of his pain.
D. be alert for signs and symptoms of shock.
Answer: D. be alert for signs and symptoms of shock.
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