When treating a pregnant female who was involved in a traumatic event during her third trimester, the EMT must remember:
A) The amniotic fluid protects the baby from any injury to the mother's abdomen
B) An elevated heart rate seen in shock may not be discernable from the elevated heart rate from the patient's increased blood volume
C) The diaphragm tends to be lower during pregnancy, making internal chest and lung injury more likely
D) Gastric mobility increases during pregnancy, posing an increased risk of vomiting and aspiration
B) An elevated heart rate seen in shock may not be discernable from the elevated heart rate from the patient's increased blood volume
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