You have been called for a male patient who was shot with a rifle. Assessment reveals an entrance wound to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. A hemorrhaging exit wound to the left lower back is also located. What should you do immediately?
A) Cover the abdominal wounds with dry sterile gauze dressings
B) Auscultate the patient's breath sounds
C) Cover the entrance wound with a gloved hand
D) Place a cervical collar on the patient
C) Cover the entrance wound with a gloved hand
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