Which of the Following Injuries Would Result in a Greater

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following injuries would result in a greater likelihood of internal organ damage and risk for infection?

• A) A fall from a 6-foot ladder onto the grass
• B) A shotgun wound to the abdomen
• C) A knife wound to the right chest
• D) A motor vehicle crash in which the driver hits the steering wheel

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