You have completed the initial assessment on a 62-year-old male patient who complains of the sudden onset of epigastric pain. His airway is patent, his breathing is fast but still adequate, and his radial pulse is weak and barely palpable with a delayed capillary refill. His pulse is 124 beats/min and his skin is cool and moist to the touch. Your next action would be to:
A) Obtain a blood pressure in both arms
B) Perform a secondary assessment
C) Place the patient on the stretcher and move him to the ambulance
D) Apply supplemental oxygen
D) Apply supplemental oxygen
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