A construction worker fell approximately 30? and landed in a pile of steel rods. Your assessment reveals that he is pulseless and apneic and has a 10? steel rod impaled in his left leg. You should:
A. control the bleeding, be CPR, stabilize the steel rod, immobilize his spine, and transport immediately.
B. remove the steel rod, control the bleeding, apply an AED, begin CPR, and transport to a trauma center.
C. stabilize the steel rod, control the bleeding, begin CPR, and rapidly transport to a trauma center.
D. control the bleeding, carefully remove the steel rod, begin CPR, and transport as soon as possible.
Answer: A. control the bleeding, be CPR, stabilize the steel rod, immobilize his spine, and transport immediately.
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