, D. Evaluation ͘ for occult ͘ crush ͘ syndrome
Answer: C. Ensuring ͘ adequate ͘ oxygenation and ventilation
Rationale:
• According to the ABCDE priorities of trauma ͘ care, Airway and Breathing take precedence.
• While limb perfusion assessment and monitoring for compartment syndrome are ͘ important,
stabilizing the patient’s airway and breathing is always the first step.
• Identifying crush ͘ syndrome may become relevant, but ͘ only after immediately life -
threatening conditions have been addressed.
Answer: C. Ensuring ͘ adequate ͘ oxygenation and ventilation
Rationale:
• According to the ABCDE priorities of trauma ͘ care, Airway and Breathing take precedence.
• While limb perfusion assessment and monitoring for compartment syndrome are ͘ important,
stabilizing the patient’s airway and breathing is always the first step.
• Identifying crush ͘ syndrome may become relevant, but ͘ only after immediately life -
threatening conditions have been addressed.
