Which of the Following Statements About Stab Wounds Is TRUE

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about stab wounds is TRUE?

• A) The presence of defense wounds decreases the likelihood of trauma to the neck, thorax, and abdomen.
• B) Damage is usually limited to physical injury caused by direct contact between the blade and the victim's tissue.
• C) The size and shape of the weapon allow precise prediction of the injury.
• D) Stab wounds by female attackers are seldom lethal.

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