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A 40 years old, is brought to the emergency room after the crash of his private plane. He has suffered multiple crushing wounds of the chest, abdomen and legs. It is feared his leg may have to be amputated. What assessment assumes the greatest priority?Question 6Answera.Level of consciousness and pupil sizeb.Pain, Respiratory rate and blood pressurec.Abdominal contusions and other woundsd.Quality of respirations and presence of pulses

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A 40 years old, is brought to the emergency room after the crash of his private plane. He has suffered multiple crushing wounds of the chest, abdomen and legs. It is feared his leg may have to be amputated. What assessment assumes the greatest priority?Question 6Answera.Level of consciousness and pupil sizeb.Pain, Respiratory rate and blood pressurec.Abdominal contusions and other woundsd.Quality of respirations and presence of pulses

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The assessment that assumes the greatest priority in this situation is option d: Quality of respirations and presence of pulses.

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