Which of the following statements indicates that an OEC Technician understands the importance of evaluating the mechanism of injury?
a. "The mechanism of injury is useful in determining the exact injuries a patient has sustained."
b. "Evaluating the mechanism of injury is important because it determines whether emergency transport to the hospital is needed."
c. "The mechanism of injury is a useful tool in determining whether a patient's outcome will be good or bad."
d. "The mechanism of injury can give valuable clues about the source of injury and how seriously a patient is injured."
Answer: d
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