After stabilizing a trauma victim's airway, breathing, and circulation, the next item for the ED nurse to assess is
A) abdomen.
B) broken bones.
C) integument.
D) neurologic status.

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Once it is determined that the client's airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC) status is satisfactory, the secondary assessment is performed to identify any other non-life-threatening problems the client may be experiencing. The secondary assessment includes the following elements: neurologic assessment, history, pain, general overview, and focused assessment.

After Stabilizing a Trauma Victim's Airway, Breathing, and Circulation, the Next