A patient has suffered an open crush injury to his elbow. As you approach, you note the patient sitting upright holding a towel to his elbow. Although the towel is soaked with blood, the elbow does not appear to be actively bleeding. Your FIRST action in caring for this patient should be to:
A) place a sterile dressing over the injury.
B) apply oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.
C) evaluate the patient's airway.
D) examine the patient's elbow.
Answer: C
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