Which patient must be treated first in the emergency department following a mass shooting?

An 82-year-old female complaining of left arm numbness and slurred speech that started when she heard about the attack.. Left arm numbness and slurred speech are signs of a cerebrovascular accident, or stroke; treatment must be started immediately in order to prevent permanent neurologic damage. The patients with broken femurs, controlled bleeding from gunshot wounds, and minor head trauma require care but can wait until after the patient with suspected CVA is treated.

Which patient must be treated first in the emergency department f...

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Difficulty: 6

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