You assess a trauma patient who has an airway that cannot be maintained or secured. How should this patient be classified?
A) Critical
B) Unstable
C) Potentially unstable
D) Stable

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A patient with an airway that cannot be maintained or secured is considered to be in a critical condition and requires immediate intervention to prevent hypoxia or respiratory arrest.

You Assess a Trauma Patient Who Has an Airway That