A 24-Year-Old Unrestrained Driver Who Sustained Multiple Traumatic Injuries from a Motor

A 24-year-old unrestrained driver who sustained multiple traumatic injuries from a motor vehicle crash has a blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg at the scene.The primary survey of this patient upon arrival to the ED

A) includes a cervical spine x-ray study to determine the presence of a fracture.
B) involves turning the patient from side to side to get a look at his back.
C) is done quickly in the first few minutes to get a baseline assessment and establish priorities.
D) is a methodical head-to-toe assessment identifying injuries and treatment priorities.

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