Which of the following statements best describes the capabilities of a Level III trauma center?
a. The hospital can manage all trauma patients, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
b. The hospital has specially trained trauma nurses on duty at all times, who will call a doctor if needed.
c. The hospital will provide emergency care to trauma patients and then transfer them once they are stable.
d. The hospital has some surgical capabilities to help trauma patients but does not have every subspecialist available.
Answer: d
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