When caring for any patient with a decreased level of consciousness, your primary concern should be the:

A) possibility of a spinal injury.
B) patient's blood glucose level.
C) possibility of a drug overdose.
D) potential for airway compromise.

Answer: D) potential for airway compromise.

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What will be an ideal response?

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