You Are Assessing an Assault Victim and Note a Contusion

question 4

Multiple Choice

You are assessing an assault victim and note a contusion over the abdomen. Which of the following should you remember while caring for this patient?

• A) Unless the contusion is over a critical area, such as the spleen or liver, the likelihood of serious injury is minimal.
• B) A contusion to the abdomen should always increase your index of suspicion for underlying injury.
• C) If there is no rigidity or distension of the abdomen, serious injury is unlikely.
• D) The significance of the trauma is related to the amount of pain the patient experiences on palpation.

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