You are assessing a 61-year-old male patient who is confused. During the primary assessment, you cannot locate a radial pulse. Your immediate action should be to:
A) Apply the AED
B) Call for ALS assistance
C) Check for a carotid pulse
D) Start CPR
C) Check for a carotid pulse
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