A driver was ejected from his vehicle in a rollover-type collision. Assessment findings reveal the patient to be unresponsive with bruising to the abdominal and pelvic areas along with an open femur fracture. The patient has an open airway and is breathing 32 times per minute. His skin is cool and clammy and the radial pulses weak. Manual in-line spinal stabilization is being maintained. The
EMT's next intervention would be to:
A) obtain a blood pressure.
B) assist respirations.
C) examine the fracture site.
D) apply a cervical collar.
B
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