A patient who is unconscious after a fall from a ladder is transported to the emergency department by emergency medical personnel. During the primary survey of the patient,the nurse should
A) obtain a complete set of vital signs.
B) obtain a Glasgow Coma Scale score.
C) attach an electrocardiogram monitor.
D) ask about chronic medical conditions.
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