You believe that a patient who has been shot in the lower abdomen is bleeding internally and is in the early stage of shock. Which one of the following indicates appropriate prehospital care of this patient?
a. Oxygen therapy and warm packs to the abdomen
b. Shock position and administration of water by mouth
c. Oxygen therapy and rapid transport to the hospital
d. Semi Fowler's position and direct pressure over the injury site
Answer: C