Which Is a Common Cause of Death for a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which is a common cause of death for a patient who presents for care in the emergency department (ED) with liver trauma suffered as a result of a motor vehicle accident?

• A) Infection
• B) Hemorrhage
• C) Cardiac arrest
• D) Respiratory arrest

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