As you approach a young male who was involved in an industrial accident, you note that his eyes are closed and that he is not moving. You can see several large contusions to his arms, a laceration to his forehead with minimal bleeding, and a closed deformity to his right leg. You should:
A. open his airway and assess his breathing status.
B. perform an immediate head-to-toe assessment.
C. assess his pulse for rate, regularity, and quality.
D. apply high-flow oxygen and assess his injuries.
Answer: A. open his airway and assess his breathing status.
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