A patient who sustained multiple injuries in a motor vehicle accident is brought to the emergency department. After the primary survey, what would be the nurse's next action?

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After the primary survey, the nurse should carry out a rapid head-to-toe assessment to assess for any additional injuries and prioritize treatment. Obtaining a medical history or explaining what happened can wait until the patient is stable. Surgery may or may not be needed, but the patient's condition needs to be assessed before this decision can be made.

A Patient Who Sustained Multiple Injuries in a Motor Vehicle