You are responding to an unresponsive 65-year-old male patient.The patient has snoring respirations,a scalp laceration,and an obvious fracture of the left ankle.What is the best initial course of action?

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Placing an oral airway is the best initial action to address the snoring respirations, which indicate an airway obstruction. Ensuring the airway is open and clear is the top priority in emergency care, especially for an unresponsive patient.

You Are Responding to an Unresponsive 65-Year-Old Male Patient