You have been called to a hotel swimming pool for a confused adult male. Patrons state that the man has been drinking most of the afternoon and has been in and out of the pool. The man is very confused and noncompliant with your requests. His airway is open and his breathing is adequate. His radial pulse is strong, and his skin is wet with water from the pool. While conducting the secondary
assessment, you note a large hematoma to the back of his head. Which one of the following should you do next?
A) Take inline spinal stabilization and apply a cervical collar.
B) Transfer the patient to the stretcher and provide immediate transport.
C) Check the man's pupils and hand grips for equality.
D) Apply a cold pack to the hematoma and continue the assessment.
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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What will be an ideal response?