A high protein diet should be recommended to high risk patients following surgery to support healing, except in the case of individuals with

A young boy riding an ATV did not see a chain stretched between two poles and hit it with his neck while traveling forward. Subsequently, he was thrown backward from the bike with significant force. He was not wearing a helmet. EMRs are with the patient and are holding manual inline spinal immobilization as well as administering oxygen. When you are assessing this patient, which of the following

signs would indicate the injury that must be addressed and managed FIRST? A) Laceration to the forehead B) Open fracture to the left arm C) Difficulty speaking D) Partially avulsed ear

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What will be an ideal response?