When assessing an adult trauma patient's circulation status during the primary assessment, the EMT's assessment should include:

A) Carotid pulse, capillary refill, blood pressure, and skin color
B) Radial and/or carotid pulse, skin characteristics, and presence of external bleeding
C) Skin color, pulse rate, blood pressure, and skin temperature
D) Pulse rate, blood pressure, capillary refill, and skin condition

B) Radial and/or carotid pulse, skin characteristics, and presence of external bleeding

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