What statement accurately describes multisystem trauma?
A) Multisystem trauma is the leading cause of death for those over the age of 65 years.
B) The multisystem trauma patient is less likely to develop shock if otherwise healthy.
C) Multisystem trauma has a noted higher incidence of morbidity and mortality.
D) The definitive care for multisystem trauma is cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).