You are at the scene on a hazardous materials incident when your partner slips and falls, injuring his leg. He is alert and responds appropriately to your questions. His respirations are 20 breaths/min, and he has a radial pulse. What triage category does your partner fall into?
a. immediate
b. delayed
c. minimal
d. expectant
Answer: a. immediate
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