When calculating the force of impact of a penetrating object, use:
a. the size of the missile and size of the pa-tient.
b. the time of the incident and depth of the wound.
c. the amount of blood loss and level of consciousness.
d. the velocity of the missile and distance from the source.
D
When calculating the force of impact of a penetrating object, the amount of force is measured by the velocity of the missile and distance from the source. The force of the penetrating object on impact determines the transfer of energy.
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