Upon initial contact with a patient who appears to be unresponsive, you should:
A. assess breathing depth and determine the respiratory rate.
B. squeeze the trapezius muscle to see if the patient responds.
C. attempt to elicit a verbal response by talking to the patient.
D. direct your partner to apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
Ans: C. attempt to elicit a verbal response by talking to the patient.
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