he nurse is caring for a client with penetrating abdominal trauma. Which organ does the nurse identify as most commonly affected by this type of injury?
A) Large intestine
B) Stomach
C) Spleen
D) Liver
D) Liver
Explanation: A) The stomach, spleen, and large intestine are not as likely to be affected by this type of trauma.
B) The stomach, spleen, and large intestine are not as likely to be affected by this type of trauma.
C) The stomach, spleen, and large intestine are not as likely to be affected by this type of trauma.
D) The liver is most commonly affected by penetrating abdominal trauma due to its size and location.
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