You are called to the local school playground for a six-year-old who fell off the teeter-totter. Her only complaint is pain to her right knee. Following your initial assessment, you should perform:

A) a rapid secondary assessment.
B) a detailed physical exam.
C) a reassessment.
D) a focused secondary assessment.


Answer: D

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