The nurse is triaging several patients in an urgent care center. One patient states that he has hemophilia and is bleeding, with of bleeding. Which priority action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?

A. Sending the patient for routine x-rays delays immediate care and increases the risk of uncontrolled bleeding, which is dangerous in a patient with hemophilia. B. Having the patient wait in the waiting area is unsafe, as any delay can result in severe blood loss or complications. C. Palpating the bleeding area can worsen bleeding due to the fragile clotting ability in hemophilia and should be avoided until treatment is initiated. D. Patients with hemophilia who are actively bleeding are at high risk for serious complications. Immediate placement in an examination room and notification of the physician ensures prompt assessment and initiation of appropriate treatment, making this the priority action.