You are performing a primary assessment. After obtaining a general impression of the patient, which of the following should you do next?
A). Assess the patient's breathing and pulse.
B). Assess the patient's level of consciousness (LOC).
C). Evaluate the patient's airway.
D). Scan for severe bleeding.
Ans: B). Assess the patient's level of consciousness (LOC).
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