You have arrived next to a patient who reportedly had a seizure. Assessment reveals him to be apneic with vomitus in the airway. He has a radial pulse, and his skin is cool and diaphoretic. Which one of the following should you do immediately?

A) Check breath sounds.
B) Apply a nonrebreather mask.
C) Start artificial ventilation.
D) Suction the airway.

D

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