When should non-life-threatening injuries be treated while performing a physical exam for a trauma patient?
a. There is no need to treat these injuries until after transport.
b. Treat these injuries after the secondary survey.
c. Treat these injuries as they are found.
d. Treat these injuries before the secondary survey.
Answer: b. Treat these injuries after the secondary survey.
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