A 36-year-old patient who has overdosed on an unknown drug presents with his eyes closed, even when his name is loudly called. Which one of the following should the EMT do first?
A) Check the patient's vital signs.
B) Check the mental status.
C) Assess for a radial pulse.
D) Determine what drug was taken.
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