You are evaluating a patient who was in a motor vehicle collision. You determine that the patient is responsive to pain only and has a partially amputated arm at the elbow, a possible pelvic fracture, and a flail chest. You classify this patient's condition as:
A) expectant.
B) non-life-threatening.
C) non-critical patient.
D) critical patient.
Answer: D
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