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A Patient with Abdominal Injuries from a Motor Vehicle Crash

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A patient with abdominal injuries from a motor vehicle crash is scheduled for surgery to remove the spleen.What bodily function will be affected by the removal of this organ?


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Depression

A common mental health disorder marked by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of emotional and physical problems.

Drug Overdose

The ingestion or application of a drug in quantities greater than are recommended or generally practiced, leading to a toxic state or death.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Exposure to excessive levels of carbon monoxide gas, which is toxic, leading to symptoms like headache, dizziness, and possibly death.

Firearms

Weapons capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or another propellant, including guns, rifles, and pistols.

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