An 83-year-old woman has fallen down the basement stairs. She complains of left hip pain and rates it 10/10. Since the patient is downstairs, you immediately recognize the need for assistance in extricating her to the ambulance. As you start the primary assessment, you note a large dog at the top of the stairs growling. At this time, what is your primary concern?

A) Pain
B) Dog
C) Need for additional help
D) Airway


B

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