A 23-year-old male struck his face on the steering wheel after he struck another car from behind. His nose is deformed and actively bleeding. In his care, which of the following would be a priority?

A) Making one attempt to realign the nose
B) Packing the nares with sterile gauze
C) Suctioning the airway to keep it free of blood
D) Pinching the nose to control hemorrhage

C