A construction foreman was stabbed with a screwdriver in the right anterior chest by an angry employee. Prior to your arrival, he removed the screwdriver. He is alert and oriented and complaining of pain to the injury site. Your primary assessment reveals an open airway, adequate breathing, and strong radial pulse. Based on these findings, which of the following would be done first?
A) open the airway using the jaw-thrust maneuver.
B) take manual in-line spinal stabilization.
C) evaluate the patient SpO2 level.
D) insert a nasopharyngeal airway.
C
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