A 3-year-old female has been accidentally struck in the chest with a baseball bat during a domestic altercation. Assessment indicates redness to the right lateral chest with no deformity, crepitus, or broken skin. Vital signs are pulse 124, respirations 22, blood pressure 108/62, and SpO2 99% on room air. Given these assessment findings, you would:
A) immobilize the patient and treat as if in shock.
B) release the child into custody of PD for temporary foster home placement.
C) treat injury as if a flail chest and provide immediate transport.
D) treat the child for suspected internal chest injury.
D
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