The secondary survey of a patient with hypotension would begin with the assessment of:
A) blood type.
B) level of consciousness.
C) number of fractures.
D) swallowing ability.

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Secondary assessments are done after life-threatening problems are determined. For the hypotensive patient, it would be most important to begin secondary assessment of cerebral perfusion by determining the patient's level of consciousness.

The Secondary Survey of a Patient with Hypotension Would Begin