Upon arriving at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash, you call for additional resources and begin triaging patients using the START triage system. The first patient you assess is a young male who is unconscious and apneic. After manually opening his airway, you note that he starts breathing shallowly. You should:
A) categorize him as an immediate patient.
B) assess the rate and quality of his radial pulse.
C) secure his airway with an ET tube.
D) place a yellow tag on him and continue triage.
Answer: A) categorize him as an immediate patient.
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