Which of the following is important for an Emergency Medical Responder to understand when assisting a pregnant woman with a traumatic injury?
A. A traumatic injury in the mother can rotate the baby in utero, causing a breech presentation.
B. Pregnant women often have altered mental status that may not be related to the injury.
C. The amniotic sac protects the fetus from blunt force trauma more at the end of pregnancy than at the beginning.
D. Her larger blood volume means she may not show early signs of shock.
Answer: D
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