Which of the Following Physical Findings Indicates the Need for Immediate

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following physical findings indicates the need for immediate transport?

• A) Vital signs: systolic blood pressure 80, respiratory rate 8
• B) Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15
• C) Second-degree burns involving 9 percent of total body surface area in an adult patient
• D) Fractured right femur

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