You respond to the scene of a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, you find the driver, a young female, sitting on the curb. She is confused, is in obvious respiratory distress, and has pale, moist skin. As your partner manually stabilizes her head, you perform a primary assessment. After performing any immediate livesaving treatment, you should:
A. fully immobilize her spine, load her into the ambulance, and assess her vital signs.
B. perform a rapid scan of her entire body and prepare for immediate transport.
C. identify the specific areas of her injuries and focus your assessment on those areas.
D. assess her vital signs, secure her to a backboard, and transport her immediately.
Answer: B. perform a rapid scan of her entire body and prepare for immediate transport.
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