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A)this case can be included in Triage 1. it is an emergency as patient has femoral fracture which is opened.
B)Patient is risk for bone infection as the wound is open so it is necessary to correct the fracture immediately.
C)IT would be classified as a closed wound as the fracture is not affecting the outside of the body.
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