A 31-year-old male is complaining of left-side flank pain that radiates into his groin. He is alert and oriented and the primary assessment reveals no life-threatening conditions. Given the patient's status, your next step should be to:
A) gather medical information from the family.
B) perform a rapid head-to-toe exam.
C) obtain a medical history from the patient.
D) repeat the primary assessment.
C
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