Your patient is a 42-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse who is in severe distress with dysphagia and hematemesis. You note that he is becoming lethargic and is having trouble keeping his head up. His skin is cool and clammy. HR = 138, BP = 82/56, RR = 8, SaO2 = 90%. Proper treatment of this patient would include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) IV of NS with fluid challenge.
B) aggressive suctioning of the airway and intubation.
C) dopamine infusion.
D) placing the patient in shock position.


C

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