A 45-year-old patient with blunt abdominal trauma presents with rigidity, guarding, and a BP of 90/70. Estimated blood loss is 1.5L. What is the PRIORITY prehospital action?
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A
Establish two large-bore IV lines and infuse 2L of NS
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B
Rapid transport to a trauma center with hemostatic resuscitation
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C
Apply an abdominal binder and administer morphine for pain
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D
Place a Foley catheter to monitor urine output