A young adult male has a gunshot wound to the left side of his head. He is unresponsive with snoring respirations. He is breathing 6 times per minute with a pulse rate of 52 beats/min and a blood pressure of 192/104 mmHg. His radial pulse is strong and his skin is cool, but not diaphoretic. In addition to spine motion restriction precautions, the first intervention for this patient would be:
A) Administering high-concentration oxygen via a nonrebreather mask
B) Inserting an oropharyngeal airway
C) Performing a jaw-thrust maneuver
D) Administering positive pressure ventilation
C) Performing a jaw-thrust maneuver
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