Category: Q 9. The EMS brings a 35 year old male patient to the emergency department, after crashing his airplane. Multiple crushing wounds to the chest, legs and abdomen are noted. There is a high probability that his leg might have to be amputated. What assessments assume the greatest priority?Level of consciousness and pupil sizeAbdominal contusions and other woundsPain, Respiratory rate and blood pressureQuality of respirations and presence of pulses.
[Verified Answer]: Category: Q 9
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