You are called to the scene of a 55-year-old woman lying on the side of the road. There are no bystanders present. You determine that she is unresponsive. You should next:
A) check if the patient is unconscious.
B) open her airway with a head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver.
C) open her airway with a jaw-thrust maneuver.
D) call for additional assistance.
Answer: C
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