Your primary assessment of a 32-year-old male reveals that he is semiconscious and is breathing at a slow rate with shallow movement of the chest. You should:
A. apply supplemental oxygen.
B. assess his pulse rate and quality.
C. begin assisting his ventilations.
D. look for gross external bleeding.
Answer: C. begin assisting his ventilations.
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