A 62-year-old female patient was struck by a car traveling approximately 45 miles per hour. After being struck, she was thrown 15 feet onto the sidewalk, impacting the pavement with her head and chest. The primary assessment has been completed, spine motion restriction precautions have been provided, and life threats addressed. The patient's husband is by her side. When performing the secondary exam on this patient, what should the EMT do first?
A) Examine the head and chest for other life-threatening injuries
B) Obtain a full set of vital signs including a pulse oximeter reading
C) Ask the family member if the patient has any past medical history
D) Perform a rapid head-to-toe physical assessment
D) Perform a rapid head-to-toe physical assessment
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