You arrive on the scene and find an unresponsive homeless man lying in the alleyway clutching a wine bottle.He is wearing a long-sleeved shirt,but does not have pants on.His skin feels cold to the touch.The week's temperatures have not been above 50°F.Which of the following should you do immediately after ensuring the patient has an adequate airway?
A) Apply the AED.
B) Provide manual stabilization of the cervical spine.
C) Begin passive rewarming.
D) Check the pulse.
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