A patient has suffered an open crush injury to his elbow. As you approach, you note the patient sitting upright holding a towel to his elbow. Although the towel is soaked with blood, the elbow does not appear to be actively bleeding. Your first action in caring for this patient should be to:

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Evaluating the patient's airway is the first step in the primary assessment of a trauma patient, ensuring that the patient can breathe effectively before addressing other injuries.

A Patient Has Suffered an Open Crush Injury to His