On scene, you encounter a restless patient who has been stabbed in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen and now complains of abdominal pain and a dry mouth. Assessment reveals no immediate life threats to the airway or breathing. The radial pulse is rapid and weak, and the skin cool and diaphoretic. Vital signs are pulse, 124 beats/min; respirations, 20 breaths/min; blood pressure, 122/88 mmHg; and SpO2, 90% on room air. The injury is isolated, with no involvement of the head, neck, or back. In managing the scene and the patient, which observation would cause you to immediately intervene?
A) An EMR placing his gloved hand over the injury to control the bleeding
B) Application of supplemental oxygen
C) An EMR placing the patient in a lateral recumbent position with the knees flexed
D) Family giving the patient water to drink since he is thirsty
D) Family giving the patient water to drink since he is thirsty
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