You are getting ready to transport an unresponsive 25-year-old female patient.She was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street.She is 26 weeks pregnant.You are 10 minutes away from the nearest facility,15 minutes away from a Level I Trauma Center,and 15 minutes away from a hospital that specializes in high-risk obstetrics.You should transport the patient to which hospital?
A) The nearest facility: she is unresponsive and unstable
B) The trauma center: the fetus will need specialized neonatology surgeons
C) The trauma center: the patient will need specialized trauma surgeons
D) The high-risk obstetric hospital: the fetus will need specialized neonatology surgeons

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The patient's immediate need is for specialized trauma care due to the nature of her injuries from being hit by a vehicle. A Level I Trauma Center is equipped to provide comprehensive emergency medical services to patients with severe and life-threatening injuries, which takes precedence in this scenario.

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