A sport utility vehicle lost control and struck a utility pole head-on. The driver was killed instantly. The passenger, a young female, is conscious and alert and has several small abrasions and lacerations to her left forearm. Treatment for the passenger should include:
A. a focused exam of her forearm.
B. transport to a community hospital.
C. transport to a trauma center.
D. a secondary assessment at the scene.
Answer: C. transport to a trauma center.
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