A 19-year-old male was assaulted and has trauma to multiple body systems. After performing your primary assessment and treating any immediate life-threatening injuries, you should:
A: transport at once and intercept with ALS.
B: obtain a full set of baseline vital signs.
C: fully immobilize his spine and transport.
D: perform a rapid head-to-toe assessment.
Answer: D: perform a rapid head-to-toe assessment.
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