What action should you take if the victim is an adult and is breathing but unresponsive?

When an adult is breathing but unresponsive, placing them in the recovery position is the appropriate action to take. This position helps maintain a clear airway by preventing the tongue from blocking the throat and reduces the risk of aspiration, which is especially crucial if the individual were to vomit. Additionally, it allows for easier access to the victim for monitoring and emergency medical assistance.

Monitoring their breathing is also important, but simply watching without taking steps to secure the airway does not provide adequate care. The recovery position combines monitoring with a proactive approach to airway management. Administering rescue breaths is not indicated in this scenario, as the victim is already breathing on their own. Performing abdominal thrusts would not be suitable either, as this technique is used when the person is choking and cannot breathe, which is not the case here. Therefore, placing the person in the recovery position ensures their safety and stability until further help arrives.