The First Priority in Caring for a Patient with a Severe

The first priority in caring for a patient with a severe head injury is to ____.

A) educate the patient on how to prevent future head injuries
B) maintain the patient's airway
C) wash the area with soap and water and cover it with a dressing
D) apply direct pressure to stop bleeding
E) apply ice immediately after the injury

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