You believe that a young male patient, who has been shot in the lower abdomen, is bleeding internally and is in the early stage of shock. Which of these descriptions includes appropriate prehospital care of this patient?

A) Semi-Fowler's position and direct pressure over the injury site
B) "Shock" position and administration of water by mouth
C) Oxygen therapy and rapid transport to the hospital
D) Oxygen therapy and warm packs to the abdomen


C) Oxygen therapy and rapid transport to the hospital

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