A 17-year-old patient is unresponsive. A medical identification bracelet states that he is diabetic. Which of the following actions would you perform first?

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When encountering an unresponsive patient, the first priority is to assess the airway to ensure that it is open and there are no obstructions. Once the airway has been assessed and cleared as needed, appropriate interventions such as administration of oral glucose or checking for a pulse can be performed. However, in this scenario, identification of the type of diabetes is not immediately necessary for basic life support interventions.

A 17-Year-Old Patient Is Unresponsive