A patient has been assaulted and sustained blunt trauma to the abdomen. As you start the primary assessment, you note that he is vomiting blood and you begin to suction him immediately. After the airway has been suctioned, you should:
A) Check the adequacy of the patient's breathing
B) Examine the abdomen for specific injuries
C) Obtain a full set of vital signs
D) Administer oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask
A) Check the adequacy of the patient's breathing
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