A 90-year-old had a sudden onset of bright red bleeding from her rectum. On your arrival you can see that there has been a significant amount of blood loss. She is pale and sweaty and seems confused. You should first:
A) place her in a position of comfort and administer high-flow oxygen.
B) estimate as accurately as possible how much blood has been lost.
C) ask her if this has ever happened to her in the past.
D) obtain a complete set of vital signs.
A
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