These Four Clients Arrive in the Emergency Department After a Motor

question 16

Multiple Choice

These four clients arrive in the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash. In which order should they be assessed?

• A)A 72-year-old with palpitations and chest pain
• B)A 45-year-old complaining of 6/10 abdominal pain
• C)A 22-year-old with multiple fractures of the face and jaw
• D)A 30-year-old with a misaligned right leg with intact pulses

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