Which of the following actions should be taken first when providing first aid for a conscious patient suspected of having a head injury?
Give the patient water to stay hydrated
Immediately transport the patient to the hospital
Keep the patient still to prevent further injury
Apply a cold compress to the injured area
When providing first aid to a conscious patient with a suspected head injury, the priority is to keep the person still and prevent further injury to the head or spine. Moving the patient unnecessarily or without proper precautions could potentially worsen any spinal injury associated with the head trauma. The other actions listed are secondary and should only be considered once the patient is secure and further injury has been prevented.
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