You are treating a 15-year-old boy who apparently broke his right arm when he fell while skateboarding with his friends.You have completed your primary and secondary assessment including splinting his arm,but you found no other injuries or problems.Which of the following is the most important step to do during the reassessment?

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Checking distal circulation on the injured arm is the most important step during the reassessment to ensure that there is no compromise to blood flow or nerve damage. Oxygen, rechecking pupils, and visualizing the chest for bruising may be important but not the most critical assessment at this time.

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