A 36-year-old patient who has overdosed on an unknown drug presents in a seemingly unresponsive state as you walk into the room. Given this, what should you do first?

A) Check the patient's vital signs
B) Assess the patient's mental status
C) Determine whether a radial pulse is present
D) Ask bystanders which drug was taken


B) Assess the patient's mental status

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