Which of the following mechanisms of injury would MOST likely cause a deceleration injury resulting in a pulmonary contusion?

A) A patient receives a bullet wound from a .22 gauge shotgun.
B) A patient is struck with a baseball bat.
C) A patient receives a knife wound to the thorax.
D) A patient's thorax strikes a steering wheel.


Answer: D

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