A nurse is shopping and notes an individual who is acting oddly. The nurse notes that the person is sweating and appears confused. The nurse approaches the individual, helps him find a seat, and takes the pulse, which is increased. The person complains of a headache. Which is this nurse's first action in assisting this individual?
A. Ask for someone in the store to call for emergency assistance.
B. Ask the individual if he has any hard candy in his pocket.
C. Lie the individual on the floor and raise the individual's feet above the heart.
D. Determine if the store has an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Answer: B
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