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A young female was involved in an altercation and stabbed in the abdomen with an ice pick. after being stabbed, the patient quickly removed the ice pick. she states that there was not much bleeding but does say it "stings" quite a bit. assessment reveals a small puncture wound to the right upper quadrant with some dried blood around the site. which one of the following best describes the primary focus of the emt in caring for this patient?

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He should assess for internal blood loss or shock.

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