You have been dispatched for a patient with abdominal pain. On scene, you find the patient lying supine and complaining of severe pain to his lower abdomen. He is pale and has a look of distress on his face as he answers your questions. Which action should the EMT take after assuring the airway and breathing are adequate?
A) Inspect the patient's abdomen
B) Obtain the patient's blood pressure
C) Palpate the patient's abdomen
D) Check the patient's pulse
D) Check the patient's pulse
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