Which one of the following patients is most likely to lose neurological control and regulation of the respiratory system?

A) 31-year-old with a severe injury to the head
B) 44-year-old who smokes and is nauseated
C) 56-year-old with heart problems and chest pain
D) 61-year-old newly diagnosed with diabetes

A

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You arrive on a first-due engine company to a school van rollover collision. In the van were 13 children from ages 6 to 10. Of those, four were ejected and laying about the scene. Of the remaining, five are ambulatory and four are trapped. The driver of the van is also trapped. What do you know immediately with regards to triage?

A) You have eight critical patients. B) You will need an extrication sector. C) You have sufficient resources. D) At least five patients are "green."

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