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The nurse in the Emergency Room is treating a patient suspected to have a Peptic Ulcer. On assessing lab results, the nurse finds that the patient's blood pressure is 95/60, pulse is 110 beats per minute, and the patient reports epigastric pain. What is the PRIORITY intervention?

1. Start a large-bore IV in the patient's arm

2. Ask the patient for a stool sample

3. Prepare to insert an NG Tube

4. Administer intramuscular morphine sulphate as ordered

✔ Correct Answer:

1. Start a large-bore IV in the patient's arm

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