You have just finished an ambulance run where a 45-year-old man had run his SUV into a utility pole. The driver was found slumped over the steering wheel, unconscious. A large electrical wire was lying across the hood of the vehicle. After securing scene safety, you were able to approach the patient and complete a primary assessment, in which you found a 6" laceration across his forehead. The patient regained responsiveness, was alert and oriented, and refused care. Which of the following would it be important to document?

A. That the scene needed to be made safe
B. That ensuring scene safety delayed care
C. That you completed a rapid physical assessment
D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

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