A 37-year-old male patient presents to the emergency department after sustaining an electrical burn at a construction site. He complains of pain in his left arm where the contact occurred. During your assessment, you note an entry wound on the hand and an exit wound on the foot. What is the priority action in managing this patient?
Apply ice to the burn sites to reduce tissue damage.
Perform a thorough cardiovascular and neurological assessment.
Administer intravenous fluids.