You have arrived at the scene of an industrial accident in which a 22-year-old man has fallen a significant distance. He is not responsive and is snoring. You should first:
A) turn the patient onto his side.
B) push the forehead back and lift the chin.
C) apply oxygen by way of a nonrebreather mask.
D) place your fingers behind the angles of the jaw and lift it.
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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