SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).A 53-year-old male patient has cut his leg with a chain saw. His airway is patent, he is breathing 18 times per minute with good tidal volume, and supplemental oxygen has been applied. Bleeding has been controlled with a tourniquet, and the patient is pale, diaphoretic, and anxious. Due to the patient's extensive blood loss, you should expect to:

A. gather a detailed medical history.
B. perform a reassessment.
C. treat the patient for shock.
D. question bystanders.


Answer: C

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