A 43-year-old female has accidentally taken too much of her antidepressant medication and is now confused. Emergency Medical Responders are on scene and providing the patient with high-concentration oxygen. As you arrive at the patient's side, your first action should be to:
A) obtain vital signs.
B) perform a primary assessment.
C) get a pulse oximeter reading.
D) determine the type of medication taken.
B
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