The Delayed, Immediate, Minimal, and Expectant (DIME) Categories Are Used

question 5

Multiple Choice

The Delayed, Immediate, Minimal, and Expectant (DIME) categories are used in:

• A) disaster triage
• B) labor and delivery
• C) surgical scheduling
• D) weapons grading

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Surface Area

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Volume Ratio

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