You are treating a 14-year-old male who appears to be in shock. He was hit by a car and may have suffered a head injury. As you assess him, you confirm that the airway is open and that he is breathing adequately on this own. His wounds are not bleeding profusely. What should you do first?

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You are treating a 14-year-old male who appears to be in shock. He was hit by a car and may have suffered a head injury. As you assess him, you confirm that the airway is open and that he is breathing adequately on this own. His wounds are not bleeding profusely. What should you do first?