Your 56 year old unconscious male patient was struck by a car while walking. He is bleeding from his ears and nose and is snoring. You should

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Bleeding from the ears and nose in an unconscious patient suggests a head injury, possibly with a skull fracture. The snoring indicates an obstructed airway, likely due to the tongue falling back. An oral airway with a modified jaw thrust can help open the airway without moving the cervical spine, which is crucial in trauma patients. Administering 100% oxygen helps ensure the brain receives adequate oxygenation. Inserting a nasal airway (choice D) is contraindicated in suspected skull fractures due to the risk of entering the brain through the fracture. Stopping cerebrospinal fluid flow (choice B) or elevating the head (choice C) are not immediate priorities over securing the airway and oxygenation.

Your 56 Year Old Unconscious Male Patient Was Struck by a Car