Poor patient outcomes after a traumatic injury are associated with:
A. chest tube placement for treatment of a hemothorax.
B. immediate decompression of a tension pneumothorax.
C. massive transfusions of blood products.
D. peritoneal lavage to diagnose intraabdominal bleeding.
Answer: C. massive transfusions of blood products.
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