A 62-year-old woman with severe kyphosis has fallen and hit her head, which is oozing blood. Family members state that she suddenly complained of a "very bad headache" before collapsing to the kitchen floor. She has snoring respirations and appears cyanotic in the extremities. Of the following interventions, which one should you do FIRST?
A) Use a jaw-thrust maneuver.
B) Apply a cervical collar.
C) Cover the laceration.
D) Start positive pressure ventilation.
Answer: A
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