The second patient in a vehicle has an obvious open femur fracture. The patient is breathing at a rate of 32 breaths/min, but is completely alert, oriented, and able to follow commands without hesitation. The patient's radial pulse is 102 bpm and weak. What category of triage does this patient initially fall into?
a. immediate
b. delayed
c. minimal
d. expectant
Answer: a. immediate
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