Pelvic fractures occur infrequently, however, they are:

A. never fatal
B. responsible for a relatively high percentage of deaths
C. not to be splinted in the prehospital setting
D. rarely painful, and as a result they are often misdiagnosed


Answer: B. responsible for a relatively high percentage of deaths

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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