A vehicle has struck a utility pole, and an electrical wire has fallen onto an unconscious injured person lying beside the vehicle. When providing assistance, the first action should be to:

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Remove the wire from the injured person using an insulating object.

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Remove the injured person from the source of electrical current.

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Perform a primary assessment.

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Look for electrical entry and exit points (burns) on the body.

A vehicle has struck a utility pole, and an electrical wire has fallen onto an unconscious injured person lying beside the vehicle. When providing assistance, the first action should be to:

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