Which of the following factors must be kept in mind when considering the severity of external bleeding?
a. Signs of shock do not appear until a large amount of blood is lost.
b. A person in poor health cannot tolerate the same amount of blood loss as a healthier person.
c. The amount of blood loss is easily estimated by the amount of blood visible on the snow.
d. Children show signs of shock much more quickly than do adults.
Answer: b
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