A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of blunt trauma to the abdomen after a motor vehicle collision. What should the nurse assess first when the patient arrives in the emergency department?
A) Airway patency
B) Abdomen for external signs of injury
C) Cervical spine for tenderness
D) Capillary refill
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