You respond to an accident in which a young male has sideswiped a tree on an expert trail. He has an abrasion on the left side of his face and neck and is spitting blood. He also lost several teeth, two of which he is holding. He has an airway and is breathing adequately. Your initial action when caring for the patient would be to:
a. get a SAMPLE history.
b. establish manual in-line spinal stabilization.
c. obtain and properly preserve the teeth.
d. apply a pressure dressing to stop the bleeding.
Answer: b
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