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