What additional care should be provided while performing a detailed physical examination?

a. There is no need to treat these injuries until after transport.
b. Treat life-threatening problems as they are found.
c. Treat these injuries before the secondary survey.
d. Treat these life-threatening injuries after the secondary survey.


Answer: b. Treat life-threatening problems as they are found.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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