You have been dispatched for a patient whose arm was caught in a grinding machine. Assessment reveals a deformed arm covered with a bloody towel. The patient is alert and anxious, and he has a patent airway. His breathing is adequate. Radial pulse is fast but strong. Which one of the following should you do next?
A) Perform a secondary assessment focusing on his arm.
B) Start positive pressure ventilation.
C) Begin IV therapy.
D) Insert an oropharyngeal airway and administer oxygen.
A
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