Problem: Several patients come to the emergency department following an accident. Which of the following patients will be assessed first? Several patients come to the emergency department following an accident. Which of the following patients will be assessed first? Patient with a deep, 1-inch laceration to the pinna Patient with clear, watery drainage from the ear canals and hematoma behind the auricle Patient who has had severe difficulty hearing since the accident and feels dizzy Patient who reports tinnitus and pain in the right ear