During the triage process, which of the following injuries or conditions would classify a patient as a high priority?

A. Pulselessness and apnea
B. Unilateral femur fracture and tachycardia
C. Partial-thickness burns with no respiratory difficulty
D. A large avulsion to the arm and an altered mental status

Answer: D. A large avulsion to the arm and an altered mental status

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