The secondary assessment of a severely burned patient is intended to:
A) provide for a rapid means of assessing the patient for occult injuries.
B) identify other injuries that may have a higher priority for treatment.
C) focus on areas of the body that have sustained the most serious burns.
D) locate and treat minor injuries after all serious injuries have been treated.
Answer: B) identify other injuries that may have a higher priority for treatment.
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