A 20-year-old female patient is found unresponsive. The first step of the secondary assessment for her is to:

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Conducting a rapid medical assessment is the best choice in this scenario as the patient is unresponsive, and the primary assessment has already been completed to address any immediate life-threatening issues. The secondary assessment involves a more detailed evaluation of the patient's condition and gathering additional information to aid in treatment, but this cannot be done until the patient's current state is assessed. Obtaining vital signs, gathering a SAMPLE history, and contacting medical direction can all be part of the secondary assessment, but they should be done after the initial evaluation of the patient.

A 20-Year-Old Female Patient Is Found Unresponsive