A severely distressed patient has bright red rectal bleeding and ...

[londonang]

A severely distressed patient has bright red rectal bleeding and in lethargic. His pulse is 136, respirations 24, blood pressure 72/48 mmHg, and SpO2 95. His skin is moist, pale, and clammy and mental status deteriorating. At this time, your priority intervention would be to:
 
  A) place pads over the rectum to control bleeding.
  B) apply high-concentration oxygen via a nonrebreather.
  C) check the abdomen for bowel sounds.
  D) transfer to stretcher for immediate transport.

Question 2

_______________ shock has progressed so far that no medical intervention can reverse the condition and death is inevitable.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

[choc0chan]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Irreversible

[londonang]

Excellent

[amit]

Gracias!