A patient who sustained multiple injuries in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the emergency department.After the primary survey,what should be the nurse's next action?

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The primary survey of the patient's airway,breathing,circulation,and disability allows recognition,prioritization,and treatment of life-threatening situations.The secondary survey,a rapid head-to-toe assessment,identifies additional serious injuries throughout the body.A.The nurse can explain to the patient what has occurred while conducting the primary or secondary survey.B.The secondary survey will reveal if surgery is indicated for this patient.D.The patient's medical history can be obtained after the secondary survey is completed.

A Patient Who Sustained Multiple Injuries in a Motor Vehicle