You are responding to an unresponsive 65-year-old male patient. The patient has snoring respirations, a scalp laceration, and an obvious fracture of the left ankle. What is the best initial course of action?

A) Perform a complete primary and secondary assessment to make sure you know exactly what is wrong before treating the patient.
B) Splint the ankle to avoid lacerating any nerves or arteries.
C) Place an oral airway in the patient.
D) Bandage the scalp wound.

C