You have completed the primary assessment on a patient who was thrown from a motorcycle, impacting his head and back on the nearby sidewalk. After finding no life threats during the primary assessment, what action should you take first when starting a secondary assessment?

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After finding no life threats during the primary assessment, the first action in the secondary assessment should be to reevaluate the mechanism of injury to identify any hidden injuries or potential complications. This can help guide further assessment and treatment. Reassessing mental status, ensuring airway patency, and applying supplemental oxygen may be necessary interventions, but they are not the first step in the secondary assessment process.

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