A patient is admitted to the emergency department (ED) following a motorcycle accident. Upon assessment, the patient's vital signs reveal blood pressure (BP) of 80/60 mm Hg and heart rate (HR) of 145 beats per minute (bpm). The patient's skin is cool and clammy. Which of the following patient medical orders will the nurse complete first?
a) 100% oxygen per nonrebreather mask
b) C-spine x-rays
c) Two large-bore IVs and begin crystalloid fluids
d) Type and cross match
Answer: A
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