The most important aspect of a secondary survey is to
a. check circulatory status. c. insert a urinary catheter.
b. check electrolyte profile. d. obtain patient history.
D
During the secondary survey, a head-to-toe approach is used to thoroughly examine each body region. The history is one of the most important aspects of the secondary survey. Additional interventions during the resuscitation phase involve placement of urinary and gastric catheters. During resuscitation from traumatic hemorrhagic shock, normalization of standard clinical parameters such as blood pressure, heart rate, and urine output are not adequate. Circulatory status is part of the primary survey.
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