Why is the ABCDE approach preferred over jumping to diagnostics in emergency care?
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Correct answer: Because it treats immediate life threats first while diagnostics are arranged
The ABCDE algorithm emphasises 'treat first what kills first' – immediate life‐threats are managed while diagnostics are being arranged.
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