During a disaster drill, a patient presents with an open left femur fracture, BP 134/78 mmHg, pulse 102 beats/minute, and pedal pulses 1+/4+ bilaterally.Into which category would the nurse triage this patient?
A) Expectant
B) Delayed
C) Immediate
D) Minimal
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