Which of the following statements about impaled objects is true?
a. Allow only the patient to pull the impaled object out because that will hurt less.
b. The impaled object should be left in place during transport.
c. A wound made by an impaled object always bleeds profusely.
d. An impaled object never causes serious underlying tissue damage.
Answer: b
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