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deesands

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on: Jul 3, 2018
You are caring for a patient who was the victim of a rollover vehicle accident. The patient has injuries to her head, chest, pelvis, and legs. Her abdomen is rigid and bruised, and she is unconscious. You identify that this patient has suffered:
 
  A) irreversible wounds. B) mortal injuries.
  C) multisystem trauma. D) irreversible trauma.

Question 2

A spontaneous pneumothorax occurs when there is:
 
  A) infection in the chest wall. B) damage to the pericardium.
  C) a rupture in a weak area in the lung. D) penetrating injury to the chest.


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janieazgirl

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


deesands

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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