You have a patient with a suspected open-book fracture of the pelvis. The patient is in severe pain and is hypotensive and tachycardic. Which steps are MOST appropriate for this patient?
A. Oxygen, immobilization, rapid transport to the closes emergency department.
B. Oxygen, application of a pelvic immobilization device and backboard, transport to a trauma center.
C. Placing the patient in the eft lateral recumbent positon, transport to the closed emergency department, arranging for ALS intercept.
D. Placing the patient supine on the cot, applying a cervical collar, rapid transport to the hospital.
Answer: B. Oxygen, application of a pelvic immobilization device and backboard, transport to a trauma center.
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