Which of the following patients would benefit MOST from the application and inflation of the pneumatic antishock garment (PASG)?
A. Unilateral femur fracture with a BP of 100/60 mm Hg
B. Closed head trauma with a BP of 160/90 mm Hg
C. Chest trauma with a systolic BP of 60 mm Hg
D. Unstable pelvis with a BP of 80/50 mm Hg
Answer: D. Unstable pelvis with a BP of 80/50 mm Hg
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