The trauma nurse is performing a primary survey on a client who suffered trauma. Which assessment does the nurse determine will take the highest priority during the survey?
A) Stability of the cervical spine
B) Head and neck for severe bleeding
C) Patency of airway
D) Ability to breathe

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The primary survey in trauma care follows the ABCDE approach, where "A" stands for Airway. Ensuring the patency of the airway is the highest priority to ensure the client can breathe and receive oxygen.

The Trauma Nurse Is Performing a Primary Survey on a Client