A 67-year-old patient who has fallen from a ladder is transported to the emergency department by ambulance. The patient is unconscious on arrival and accompanied by family members. During the primary survey of the patient, the nurse should
A) assess the patient's vital signs.
B) obtain a Glasgow Coma Scale score.
C) attach a cardiac ECG monitor.
D) ask about chronic medical conditions.
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