Which of the following actions should you take during a secondary assessment of a 45-year-old female with a severe headache?
a. Assess from head to toe, obtain a SAMPLE history, and obtain vital signs
b. Reassess vital signs, open the airway, and obtain OPQRST information
c. Continue emergency care, obtain the chief complaint, and gather a SAMPLE history
d. Assess the head, reevaluate vital signs, and continue emergency care
Answer: a
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