You should prioritize the needs of your patient based on the:
A) distance from the scene to the closest medical facility.
B) injury or illness that requires the most urgent treatment.
C) patient's interpretation of the seriousness of the situation.
D) patient's age and the results of his or her initial vital signs.
Answer: B) injury or illness that requires the most urgent treatment.
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