Why must you not give food or drink to a seriously injured casualty?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. They may need surgery and could choke
- Step 1: An empty stomach is safer for surgery. Step 2. Moisten the lips if they are thirsty. Answer: They may need surgery and could choke. Why not the others: Drinks increase the bleeding in all cases: drinks do not change bleeding. Food makes the casualty fall asleep at once: this is not the reason. It takes too long and wastes time at the scene: time is not the reason.
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