A patient suffering from a heart attack should be transported to:
A. a local clinic, 5 minutes away.
B. a community hospital with no catheterization lab, 10 minutes away.
C. a university hospital with a catheterization lab, 15 minutes away.
D. a trauma center, 20 minutes away.
Answer: C. a university hospital with a catheterization lab, 15 minutes away.
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