A patient with severe dehydration is found to be hypotensive during your assessment. The MOST important intervention in this case is:
A) applying blankets to keep the patient warm.
B) immediate fluid resuscitation at the scene.
C) transport with fluid resuscitation en route.
D) high-flow oxygen via nonrebreathing mask.
Answer: C) transport with fluid resuscitation en route.
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