The first priority in caring for a patient with a severe head injury is to ____.
A. educate the patient on how to prevent future head injuries
B. maintain the patient's airway
C. wash the area with soap and water and cover it with a dressing
D. apply direct pressure to stop bleeding
E. apply ice immediately after the injury
B. maintain the patient's airway
Your first priority in caring for a patient with a severe head injury is to maintain the patient's airway and to begin CPR if needed.
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