You are ventilating a 40-year-old uninjured man who is apneic but has a pulse. When your partner reassesses his blood pressure, he notes that it has decreased significantly from previous readings. You elevate the patient's legs, but this action has no effect. You should:
A. reevaluate the rate and volume of your ventilations.
B. perform a head-to-toe assessment to look for bleeding.
C. increase the volume of your ventilations and reassess his blood pressure.
D. ensure that you are delivering one breath every 3 to 5 seconds.
Answer: A. reevaluate the rate and volume of your ventilations.
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