A car has struck a pedestrian at about 45 mph. While assessing the patient, you note bilateral tibia and fibula fractures. Which of the following best describes why the patient should be transported to a trauma center?
A) Pain from the fractures cannot be treated in the prehospital setting.
B) Other serious injuries are likely.
C) These fractures cannot be treated in a community hospital.
D) Fractures always require immediate surgery.
B
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